Heart of Stone DEGR17 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AEAAA2, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kalispell from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEAAA2 · DEGR17
Heart of Stone
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Heart of Stone Technical Profile
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Heart of Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heart of Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHeart of Stone
Nearly identical
PPGKalispell
Kalispell
PPG
Nearly identical
Downtown Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Museum Piece
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rocky Bluffs
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ashford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Very similar
In the Hills
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heart of Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heart of Stone
#AEAAA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heart of Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heart of 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 Heart of 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.
Heart of Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heart of Stone have?
Heart of Stone by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Heart of Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heart of Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart of Stone are Kalispell by PPG (a near-identical match), Downtown Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Stingray Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heart of Stone'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 Heart of Stone?
Heart of Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heart of Stone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.