Ref. #915C48 · 1197
Pumice Stone
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumice Stone Technical Profile
What color is Pumice Stone? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #915C48. Colors similar to Pumice Stone include Behr Artisan, MPC Chestnut Gold Met., MPC Madrone. Pumice Stone has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Pumice Stone creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Pumice Stone pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pumice Stone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumice Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumice Stone
#915C48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E936E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumice Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumice 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 Pumice Stone.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pumice Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumice Stone have?
Pumice Stone by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Pumice Stone from other brands?
The closest matches are Artisan by Behr (#8F5C45), Chestnut Gold Met. by MPC (#8C5D48), Madrone by MPC (#975B42). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pumice Stone?
Pumice Stone has an LRV of 14.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pumice Stone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.