Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Heart of Stone |
| SKU | DEGR17 |
| Hex | #AEAAA2 |
| RGB | 174, 170, 162 |
| HSL | 40°, 7%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Heart of Stone
The closest Glidden equivalent of Heart of Stone is City Loft Grey (50YY 40/059). At ΔE 0.94 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 Glidden is your counter, order City Loft Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full City Loft Grey 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Intuitive Gray (HGSW 2445) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intuitive Gray 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Heart of Stone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Heart of Stone is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Rodda's nearest match is Winter Wood (R027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). 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 Winter Wood 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Heart of Stone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Heart of Stone. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen 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 →
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 →