Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Heart of Stone |
| SKU | DEGR17 |
| Hex | #AEAAA2 |
| RGB | 174, 170, 162 |
| HSL | 40°, 7%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Heart of Stone 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Heart of Stone within Dunn-Edwards'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 #AEAAA2 in HSL space. Pair Heart of Stone 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.
Dunn-Edwards Heart of Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Heart of 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 Dunn-Edwards DEGR17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Heart of Stone
The closest Behr equivalent of Heart of Stone is Downtown Gray (PPU24-10). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Downtown Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Downtown Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Heart of Stone
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Heart of Stone is Kalispell (PPG0998-3). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Kalispell and you'll get the same color. See the full Kalispell swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heart of Stone without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cape May Cobblestone (1474), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Heart of Stone without repainting risk. See the full Cape May Cobblestone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Heart of Stone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pale Granite (C2-783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heart of Stone without repainting risk. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heart of Stone without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ellie Gray (SW 7650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Heart of Stone without repainting risk. See the full Ellie Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At Valspar, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Coastal Jetty (5007-1C) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39.5 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Jetty swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Backdrop has no exact twin of Heart of Stone. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Heart of Stone — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 9.43). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR17 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →