Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hearthstone |
| SKU | 1601 |
| Hex | #888D8F |
| RGB | 136, 141, 143 |
| HSL | 197°, 3%, 55% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Hearthstone
Hearthstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hearthstone 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
15 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hearthstone 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 #888D8F in HSL space. Pair Hearthstone 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 Hearthstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hearthstone 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 1601 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Hearthstone
Behr's nearest match is Ancient Pewter (PMD-73), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full Ancient Pewter swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hearthstone
Valspar's nearest match is Barometer (M259), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.5 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full Barometer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hearthstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hearthstone is Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superhero Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hearthstone
At Glidden, the closest color to Hearthstone is Feldspar (PPG1038-5) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hearthstone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Alloy Gray (436-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full Alloy Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hearthstone
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weathered Gray (DEGR74), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hearthstone
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Deep Rock (JG-95), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hearthstone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hearthstone is Plummett (NO. 272) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plummett swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hearthstone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is London Road (0527), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hearthstone
The closest Rodda equivalent of Hearthstone is Steel (CA194). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Rodda is your counter, order Steel and you'll get the same color. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hearthstone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Portland (C2-953), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hearthstone without repainting risk. See the full Portland swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hearthstone
Clare has no exact twin of Hearthstone. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →