London Stone
No. 6 · #B3A28E · LRV 37 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Anonymous20
- 2Felted Wool28
- 3London Stone37
- 4Agreeable Gray60
- 5Balboa Mist66
What Color Is London Stone, Really?
London Stone reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Farrow & Ball No. 6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for London Stone
London 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.
How Lighting Changes London Stone
London Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Most complaints about London Stone 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 Farrow & Ball No. 6 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 | Tony TaupeSW 7038 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Behr | Stepping StonesPWL-85 · Behr | 0.5 | 37 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | QuietudeCSP-230 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 38 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Fashion DistrictV132-4 · Valspar | 2.3 | 39.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Cuppa CoffeePPG1076-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.4 | 36 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Heron Grey20YY 37/094 · Glidden | 2.5 | 37 | Color page → |
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
The nearest shades to London Stone within Farrow & Ball'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 #B3A28E in HSL space. Pair London Stone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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