Stampede
979 · #857A68 · LRV 20 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Roycroft Brass15
- 3Stampede20
- 4Dorian Gray39
- 5Mindful Gray48
What Color Is Stampede, Really?
Stampede reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 979 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Stampede
Stampede works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
How Lighting Changes Stampede
With an LRV of 20, Stampede is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Stampede are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 979 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Country TweedSW 9519 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 20 | Color page → |
| Behr | Hiking TrailPPU7-24A · Behr | 1.2 | 20 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Absolute OliveT600 · Valspar | 1.8 | 19.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Ghost ShipPPG15-20 · PPG / Glidden | 3.4 | 21 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Ghost ShipPPG15-20 · Glidden | 3.0 | 21 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Seasoned Wood441-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Stampede within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #857A68 in HSL space. Pair Stampede with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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