Skipping Stones DET567 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #70939E, estimated LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flood Tide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #70939E · DET567
Skipping Stones
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Skipping Stones Technical Profile
HEX Code#70939E
RGB112, 147, 158
Estimated LRV26.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Skipping Stones
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skipping Stones
#70939E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skipping Stones
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skipping Stones Room Palettes
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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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Skipping Stones — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skipping Stones have?
Skipping Stones by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Skipping Stones from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skipping Stones are Flood Tide by Valspar (a close digital match), Old Nantucket Teal by PPG (a close digital match), Secret Cove by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Skipping Stones'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 Skipping Stones?
Skipping Stones has a estimated lightness value of 26.8, 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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