Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Stone Brown |
| SKU | 250F-4 |
| Hex | #B19B86 |
| RGB | 177, 155, 134 |
| HSL | 29°, 22%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Stone Brown
Stone Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Stone Brown is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Stone Brown within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B19B86 in HSL space. Pair Stone Brown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Stone Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stone Brown from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 250F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stone Brown
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Stone Brown is Studio Taupe (SW 7549) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stone Brown
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Stone Brown is Whispering Woods (1012) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whispering Woods swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stone Brown
The closest Valspar equivalent of Stone Brown is Smoky Topaz (V134-4). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoky Topaz and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Topaz swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stone Brown
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Stone Brown is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Weathered Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Stone Brown
The closest Glidden equivalent of Stone Brown is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Weathered Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stone Brown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Stone Brown is Wild Desert (416-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stone Brown
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Stone Brown. The nearest is Fenland (HGSW 3214) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stone Brown
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Stone Brown is Elusive Morel (DEBN30) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elusive Morel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stone Brown
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Stone Brown is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stone Brown
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stone Brown without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stone Brown
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stone Brown without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stone Brown
Rodda's nearest match is Agate (CA064), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stone Brown without repainting risk. See the full Agate swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Stone Brown
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Stone Brown is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stone Brown
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stone Brown without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →