Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | London Stone |
| SKU | No. 6 |
| Hex | #B3A28E |
| RGB | 179, 162, 142 |
| HSL | 32°, 20%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Farrow & Ball 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.
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.
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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Farrow & Ball London Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching London 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 Farrow & Ball No. 6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of London Stone
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of London Stone is Tony Taupe (SW 7038). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tony Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Tony Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of London Stone
The closest Behr equivalent of London Stone is Stepping Stones (PWL-85). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Stepping Stones and you'll get the same color. See the full Stepping Stones swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of London Stone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Quietude (CSP-230), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for London Stone without repainting risk. See the full Quietude swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of London Stone
At Valspar, the closest color to London Stone is Fashion District (V132-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.4 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashion District swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of London Stone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to London Stone is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of London Stone
At Glidden, the closest color to London Stone is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of London Stone
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of London Stone is Worn Greige (441-4DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Worn Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of London Stone
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of London Stone is Gristmill Greige (HGSW 2485). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Gristmill Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Gristmill Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of London Stone
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hickory (DEC759), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for London Stone without repainting risk. See the full Hickory swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of London Stone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to London Stone is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of London Stone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to London Stone is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of London Stone
The closest Rodda equivalent of London Stone is Flagstone (CA087). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Rodda is your counter, order Flagstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Flagstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of London Stone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for London Stone without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of London Stone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of London Stone. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of London Stone
Backdrop has no exact twin of London Stone. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of London Stone
At Kompozit, the closest color to London Stone is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →