Cole Stone CW-60 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A39987, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Canyon Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A39987 · CW-60
Cole Stone
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cole Stone Technical Profile
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Cole Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cole Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCole Stone
Nearly identical
PPGGrand Canyon Tan
Grand Canyon Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Chic Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Wood Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calico Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Young Colt
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
Clifton Point
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blade of Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Honed Soapstone
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cole Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cole Stone
#A39987
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cole Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cole 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cole 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.
Cole Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cole Stone have?
Cole Stone by Benjamin Moore 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 Cole Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cole Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cole Stone are Grand Canyon Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Chic Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cole 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 Cole Stone?
Cole Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.3, 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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