Polished Stone PPU17-16 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #928988, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forlorn from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #928988 · PPU17-16
Polished Stone
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Polished Stone Technical Profile
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Polished Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPolished Stone
Nearly identical
KilzForlorn
Forlorn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Olive Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fallen Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Evening Skyline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Castle Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shining Armor
PPG
Very similar
Slate Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lavender Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Stone
#928988
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9D85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished 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 Polished 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.
Polished Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Stone have?
Polished Stone by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Polished Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Stone are Forlorn by Kilz (a near-identical match), Olive Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fallen Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polished 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 Polished Stone?
Polished Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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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 Polished Stone's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.