Cape May Cobblestone 1474 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AEACA3, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simply Neutral from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEACA3 · 1474
Cape May Cobblestone
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cape May Cobblestone Technical Profile
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Cape May Cobblestone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cape May Cobblestone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCape May Cobblestone
Nearly identical
KilzSimply Neutral
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Skipping Stone Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Downtown Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Heart of Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ashford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pussywillow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coastal Jetty
Valspar
Very similar
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shark Fin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cape May Cobblestone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape May Cobblestone
#AEACA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape May Cobblestone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape May Cobblestone 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 Cape May Cobblestone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cape May Cobblestone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape May Cobblestone have?
Cape May Cobblestone 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 Cape May Cobblestone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cape May Cobblestone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape May Cobblestone are Simply Neutral by Kilz (a near-identical match), Skipping Stone Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Downtown Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cape May Cobblestone'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 Cape May Cobblestone?
Cape May Cobblestone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cape May Cobblestone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.