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Behr Warm StoneBXC-10 · #A1A18E · LRV 35

Warm Stone reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr BXC-10 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR WARM STONE
RGB 161, 161, 142LRV 35

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameWarm Stone
SKUBXC-10
Hex#A1A18E
RGB161, 161, 142
HSL60°, 9%, 59%
LRV35
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyGray
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About Behr Warm Stone

Warm Stone 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 yellow 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.

Warm Stone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.32
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6192 · #9FA694 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 37
SW 9597 · #A8A294 · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 36

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1503 · #A39F87 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 34
CC-602 · #A39F87 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 34
CSP-760 · #9FA194 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 35
509 · #A3A187 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All gray at Valspar →
8004-28D · #A1A292 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 36
8004-26D · #A6A290 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 36
8004-25D · #A69D86 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 34
6002-1C · #A9A191 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 35.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.51
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1028-4 · #A2A290 · ΔE 0.51 · LRV 36
PPG1126-5 · #9DA287 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 35
PPG1030-4 · #9CA38A · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.39
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1028-4 · #A1A18F · ΔE 0.39 · LRV 35
10GY 36/096 · #9FA494 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 36
60YY 33/130 · #A29D86 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 33
PPG1030-4 · #9CA389 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.16
All gray at Dutch Boy →
424-3DB · #9BA28F · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 35
425-4DB · #99A096 · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 34
HGSW 3255 · #9FA694 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 37
HGSW 6192 · #9FA694 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DET512 · #A5A495 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 37
DEC777 · #9DA28E · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 33
DEGR41 · #9EA095 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 35

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.41
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 33
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 37

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 19 · #9C9F89 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 34
NO. 25 · #9A9F94 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 34

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0379 · #A4A089 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 35
0449 · #9DA39A · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 36

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0435 · #99A38E · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 36

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All gray at Rodda →
R063 · #A2A690 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 37
R068 · #9FA398 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 36

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-925 · #A5A38F · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 36
C2-682 · #9B9F8E · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 34
C2-908 · #A6A290 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 36
C2-956 · #A5A08F · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 35

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.57
All gray at Portola Paints →
BRONSON · #999985 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 31

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.99
All gray at Annie Sloan →
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.2
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.65
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All gray at Kompozit →
0435 · #99A38E · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 35

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Warm Stone within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

N220-4 · LRV 34
PMD-57 · LRV 34
N210-4 · LRV 36
HDC-NT-01 · LRV 37
N230-4 · LRV 34
T12-12 · LRV 36

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A1A18E in HSL space. Pair Warm Stone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A1A18E + #8E8EA1
TRIADIC
#A1A18E · #8EA1A1 · #A18EA1
ANALOGOUS
#A1988E · #A1A18E · #98A18E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.62:1fail
Sample text on black
8:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Warm Stone Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Warm Stone 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 BXC-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Warm Stone is Coastal Plain (SW 6192) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Warm Stone is Oilcloth (CSP-760) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oilcloth swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Warm Stone

Valspar's nearest match is Sprig of Sage (8004-28D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Stone without repainting risk. See the full Sprig of Sage swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Warm Stone

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Warm Stone is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Warm Stone

The closest Glidden equivalent of Warm Stone is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Warm Stone is Mossed Thicket (424-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Stone

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Warm Stone is Coastal Plain (HGSW 3255) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Warm Stone is Meadowood (DEC777) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadowood swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Warm Stone

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Warm Stone. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Warm Stone is Lichen (NO. 19) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Warm Stone is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Warm Stone

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Warm Stone. The nearest is Big Fish (0435) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Fish swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Warm Stone

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Warm Stone is Aggregate (C2-956) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aggregate swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Warm Stone

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Warm Stone. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Warm Stone

At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Warm Stone is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Warm Stone

Kompozit has no exact twin of Warm Stone. The nearest is Big Fish (0435) at ΔE 4.48 — 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 Big Fish swatch →

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