Ref. #C5C0B1 · PPU8-17
Fortress Stone
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fortress Stone Technical Profile
What color is Fortress Stone? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C5C0B1. Colors similar to Fortress Stone include Benjamin Moore Tyler Gray, Benjamin Moore Greenwich Gate, Hirshfield's Dave's Den. Fortress Stone has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Fortress Stone sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Fortress Stone pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Fortress Stone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dave's Den
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Spree
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mother Nature
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roycroft Mist Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hurricane Haze
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fortress Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fortress Stone
#C5C0B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fortress Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fortress Stone Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Fortress Stone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fortress Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fortress Stone have?
Fortress Stone by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Fortress Stone from other brands?
The closest matches are Tyler Gray by Benjamin Moore (#C6BFAE), Greenwich Gate by Benjamin Moore (#C6BFAE), Dave's Den by Hirshfield's (#C3BFAE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fortress Stone?
Fortress Stone has an LRV of 52.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fortress Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.