Bone Black CW-715 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BAB9AF, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aged Stucco Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAB9AF · CW-715
Bone Black
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bone Black Technical Profile
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Bone Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bone Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBone Black
Nearly identical
PPGAged Stucco Grey
Aged Stucco Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Barista
Behr
Nearly identical
Stoneware Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sensible Hue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soulful Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bone Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bone Black
#BAB9AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bone Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bone Black 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Bone Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bone Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bone Black have?
Bone Black by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Bone Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bone Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bone Black are Aged Stucco Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Barista by Behr (a near-identical match), Stoneware Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bone Black'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 Bone Black?
Bone Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bone Black's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.