Rocky Road CC-470 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B8AB9B, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cottage Stone from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B8AB9B · CC-470
Rocky Road
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rocky Road Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8AB9B
RGB184, 171, 155
Estimated LRV41.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#B8AB9A
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#BBAD9E
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#B7AB9F
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#BCAB99
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Light Gray
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Colors That Work With Rocky Road
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rocky Road
#B8AB9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rocky Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rocky Road 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
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Rocky Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rocky Road have?
Rocky Road by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Rocky Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rocky Road are Cottage Stone by Kilz (a close digital match), Montauk Sands by Behr (a close digital match), Nantucket Sands by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rocky Road'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 Rocky Road?
Rocky Road has a estimated lightness value of 41.7, 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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