Stonington Gray HC-170 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBCCC6, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweater Weather from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBCCC6 · HC-170
Stonington Gray
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Stonington Gray
Stonington Gray is the classic mid-light gray with a cool blue base — at LRV 60 it's the even-keeled, slightly architectural gray that anchored the gray era and still works for clean, calm rooms. It's a true gray, not a greige, so it won't bring warmth to a room.
That cool base is the consideration: in north light it leans bluer, so it's strongest in rooms with warm or ample light, or where you want a crisp, cool feel deliberately. It pairs cleanly with white trim and cool-toned finishes. Behr Road Runner and Sherwin-Williams Sweater Weather are both close cross-brand matches.
Stonington Gray Technical Profile
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Stonington Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stonington Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreStonington Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSweater Weather
Sweater Weather
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Road Runner
Behr
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fading Fog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
So Chic!
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Khaki Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pittsburgh Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stonington Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stonington Gray
#CBCCC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stonington Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stonington Gray 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 Stonington Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stonington Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stonington Gray have?
Stonington Gray 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 Stonington Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stonington Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stonington Gray are Sweater Weather by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Front Porch by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Road Runner by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stonington Gray'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 Stonington Gray?
Stonington Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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