Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Stone Beige |
| SKU | PPG1024-3 |
| Hex | #C7B79A |
| RGB | 199, 183, 154 |
| HSL | 39°, 29%, 69% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
What Color Is Stone Beige, Really?
Stone Beige (PPG1024-3) is a mid-depth warm beige. The color sits in the yellow-orange part of the spectrum, so it reads as a soft sandy tan with a gentle bronze warmth rather than a flat, colorless greige. Its saturation is moderate, which means the warm lean is real and visible, not just a hint you have to look for.
With an LRV of 49, it lands squarely in the middle of the light range: bright enough to keep a room feeling open, but deep enough to give walls some body and shadow. That balance is why PPG lists it as one of its bestselling beige neutrals, and why it turns up regularly in Better Homes & Gardens color roundups.
Stone Beige suits people who want warmth without a strong color commitment. It flatters wood floors, traditional trim, and layered, lived-in rooms, and works well in homes that get plenty of daylight.
Stone Beige leans warm in a clear, honest way. The hue sits at 39 degrees, deep in the golden-tan zone, and its saturation of about 29 percent is well above the near-neutral threshold. That means it is not a gray-beige that could pass as colorless. You will see a soft red-orange warmth, closest to wet sand or oatmeal.
The undertone shows most on large wall areas and in warm light, where the golden side pushes forward. Next to crisp bright whites it can look slightly tan; next to true tans and camels it looks softer and grayer by comparison.
To test it honestly, pin a sample beside a pure white trim and beside a wood floor or cabinet. If you want less gold, compare it against a cooler beige. If it looks flat, that usually means the light is too dim, not that the color lacks warmth.
Best Rooms and Uses for Stone Beige
As a mid-LRV neutral, Stone Beige is versatile rather than a statement color. It works well on whole-room walls in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and open-plan spaces, where its warmth makes large areas feel welcoming without going dark. At an LRV of 49 it holds enough light for main living areas while still reading as a real color, not a near-white.
It is a strong cabinet and built-in color for a warm, traditional kitchen or bath, especially paired with wood counters or brass hardware. On trim it is usually too deep; save trim for a lighter white.
Outside, Stone Beige makes a practical siding or stucco color that pairs with stone and brick, and it can carry a front door if you want a soft, understated entry rather than a bold one. For a bolder door, use one of the deep accents below instead.
How Lighting Changes Stone Beige
With an LRV near 49, Stone Beige reflects a moderate amount of light, so the room's exposure matters. In north-facing rooms, which get cool, steady light, the color deepens and its warmth calms down, giving a grounded tan. That can be an asset if you want the beige to feel substantial rather than pale.
South-facing rooms flood it with warm light for much of the day, which pushes the golden side forward and can make it look richer and slightly more yellow. East light is warm in the morning and cooler by afternoon, so expect the color to shift across the day. West rooms glow warm in the evening.
Bulb choice reinforces this. Warm 2700K bulbs amplify the gold; neutral 3500K to 4000K bulbs keep it more balanced. Always judge a swatch in the actual room at several times of day.
Most complaints about Stone Beige 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.
TEST IT IN YOUR LIGHT →Stone Beige vs Similar Colors
Stone Beige (LRV 49) has close neighbors in the PPG deck, and the differences are subtle but useful. Distant Valley (PPG11-19), at LRV 47, is a touch deeper and slightly softer, so it reads a hair more muted and grayer on the wall. Choose it when Stone Beige looks a little too golden for your light.
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4) shares the same 49 LRV but carries a marginally warmer, creamier cast, which makes it feel a bit more inviting in cooler north rooms. Real Simple (PPG1096-4), also LRV 49, tips slightly more toward yellow-gold, so it can look brighter and sunnier in strong daylight.
Because all four sit within a few points of each other, the deciding factor is your room's exposure and trim. Sample the two or three that appeal to you side by side rather than trusting the chip alone.
Colors That Go With Stone Beige
For trim and ceilings, Pure White (PPG1001-1), at an LRV of 88, gives a clean, bright frame that lets the beige read as warm rather than muddy. If you want a softer, more traditional edge, Antique White (PPG1015-2), LRV 78, keeps the contrast gentle.
For a second wall color or a grounding element like a lower cabinet or island, Chinchilla (PPG1001-4), a gray at LRV 38, adds cooler depth without fighting the warmth. Galleria Beige (PPG1078-3), LRV 56, works as a lighter tonal step for an adjoining room.
For accents and a front door, Mariner Blue (PPG1162-7) at LRV 8 gives a deep, classic contrast, while Sage Brush (PPG1125-4), a soft green at LRV 33, is a quieter natural pairing. Warm wood tones and brass or aged-bronze metals also sit comfortably with Stone Beige.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1024-3 directly — but if you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches:
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Stone Beige within PPG / Glidden'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 #C7B79A in HSL space. Pair Stone Beige 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.
The Questions Everyone Asks
Is Stone Beige warm or cool?
Stone Beige is a warm color. Its hue sits in the golden yellow-orange range with moderate saturation, so it reads as a soft sandy tan with a gentle bronze warmth. It is not a cool gray-beige. In warm light the golden side becomes more obvious, while cooler north light calms it down and makes it look a little more grounded.
Is Stone Beige more gray than brown?
It is more brown than gray. With a saturation around 29 percent, Stone Beige holds a clear warm tan character rather than a colorless greige. It is muted enough to stay easygoing on big walls, but next to a true gray it will look distinctly warm and beige, closest in feel to oatmeal or wet sand.
What trim white goes with Stone Beige?
Pure White (PPG1001-1), at an LRV of 88, is a reliable trim and ceiling white. Its brightness gives Stone Beige a clean frame and keeps the beige looking warm instead of muddy. If you prefer a softer, more traditional contrast, Antique White (PPG1015-2) at LRV 78 keeps the edge gentle and less stark.
Does Stone Beige work on cabinets and exteriors?
Yes. On cabinets and built-ins it suits warm, traditional kitchens and baths, especially with wood counters or brass hardware. Outside it makes a practical siding, stucco, or trim-body color that pairs well with stone and brick. It can also carry a soft, understated front door, though a deeper accent gives a bolder entry.
What does an LRV of 49 mean for Stone Beige?
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (white). At 49, Stone Beige reflects about half the light that hits it, which places it right in the middle. That means it keeps a room feeling open and bright while still having enough depth to show shadow and read as a real color rather than a near-white.
How is Stone Beige different from Distant Valley?
Both are warm PPG beiges, but Distant Valley (PPG11-19) has an LRV of 47 versus Stone Beige at 49, so it is slightly deeper and reads a touch more muted and gray on the wall. Choose Distant Valley if Stone Beige looks a little too golden in your light, and Stone Beige if you want marginally more brightness and warmth.
Will It Work in YOUR Room?
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