Abbey Stone MQ2-56 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABA096, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simmering Smoke from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #ABA096 · MQ2-56
Abbey Stone
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Abbey Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#ABA096
RGB171, 160, 150
Estimated LRV36.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Simmering Smoke
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#A99F96
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Mocha Mousse
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#A99F94
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#AA9E95
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#AA9D93
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#AFA396
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Hirshfield's
#A89F93
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Kelmscott
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#B1A69B
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Shenandoah
Benjamin Moore
#A69B8E
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Smoked Oyster
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#AFA69A
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Colors That Work With Abbey Stone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Abbey Stone
#ABA096
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Abbey Stone
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Abbey Stone Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Abbey Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Abbey Stone have?
Abbey Stone by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Abbey Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Abbey Stone are Simmering Smoke by PPG (a close digital match), Mocha Mousse by Kilz (a close digital match), Winter's Nap by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Abbey Stone's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Abbey Stone?
Abbey Stone has a estimated lightness value of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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