Fortress Stone PPU8-17 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C5C0B1, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tyler Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5C0B1 · PPU8-17
Fortress Stone
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fortress Stone Technical Profile
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Fortress Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fortress Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFortress Stone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTyler Gray
Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dave's Den
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Spree
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moonstone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mother Nature
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roycroft Mist Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grey Birch
PPG
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fortress Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fortress Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fortress Stone are Tyler Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Greenwich Gate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dave's Den by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fortress 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 Fortress Stone?
Fortress Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.