Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Flagstone |
| SKU | CC-516 |
| Hex | #968777 |
| RGB | 150, 135, 119 |
| HSL | 31°, 13%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Flagstone
Flagstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Flagstone 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
18 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Flagstone within Benjamin Moore'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 #968777 in HSL space. Pair Flagstone 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.
Benjamin Moore Flagstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Flagstone 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 Benjamin Moore CC-516 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flagstone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Curio Gray (SW 24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flagstone without repainting risk. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Flagstone
The closest Behr equivalent of Flagstone is Ethiopia (PPU5-06). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order Ethiopia and you'll get the same color. See the full Ethiopia swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Flagstone
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Manor (6006-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flagstone without repainting risk. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Flagstone
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Flagstone. The nearest is Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ranch Mink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Flagstone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Flagstone is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flagstone
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flagstone without repainting risk. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Flagstone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Flagstone is Zesty Coriander (DEBN74) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zesty Coriander swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Flagstone
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Flagstone. The nearest is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Flagstone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Flagstone is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Flagstone
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Flagstone. The nearest is Ceramic Pot (0339) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Flagstone
At Rodda, the closest color to Flagstone is Olive Brown (CA082) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Flagstone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Flagstone is Rickshaw (C2-825) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rickshaw swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Flagstone
Clare has no exact twin of Flagstone. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Flagstone
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Flagstone. The nearest is Coco (COCO) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Flagstone
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Flagstone. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →