Ref. #5C6B65 · DE6307
Artistic Stone
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Artistic Stone Technical Profile
What color is Artistic Stone? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #5C6B65. Colors similar to Artistic Stone include Behr Dark Granite, Vista Paint Hazelwood, Sherwin-Williams Succulent. Artistic Stone has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Artistic Stone creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Artistic Stone pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Artistic Stone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artistic Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artistic Stone
#5C6B65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#649196
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artistic Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artistic 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Artistic 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.
Artistic Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artistic Stone have?
Artistic Stone by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Artistic Stone from other brands?
The closest matches are Dark Granite by Behr (#5A6B68), Hazelwood by Vista Paint (#5D6A61), Succulent by Sherwin-Williams (#616C64). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Artistic Stone?
Artistic Stone has an LRV of 13.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Artistic Stone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.