Hearthstone 1601 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #898E90, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Storm from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #898E90 · 1601
Hearthstone
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hearthstone Technical Profile
HEX Code#898E90
RGB137, 142, 144
Estimated LRV26.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Hearthstone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hearthstone
#898E90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hearthstone
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Hearthstone Room Palettes
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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
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Hearthstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hearthstone have?
Hearthstone by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hearthstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hearthstone are City Storm by Valspar (a close digital match), Gotham Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Weathered Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hearthstone'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 Hearthstone?
Hearthstone has a estimated lightness value of 26.7, 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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