Shale Stone DEGR25 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #968E85, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sultry Castle from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #968E85 · DEGR25
Shale Stone
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shale Stone Technical Profile
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Shale Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shale 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-EdwardsShale Stone
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSultry Castle
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Elephant Ear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castle Wall Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Club
Behr
Nearly identical
Enchanted
Kilz
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shale Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shale Stone
#968E85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shale Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shale 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 Shale 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.
Shale Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shale Stone have?
Shale 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 Shale Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shale Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shale Stone are Sultry Castle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Elephant Ear by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Granite Cliff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shale 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 Shale Stone?
Shale Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.5, 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 Shale Stone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.