Stanford Stone DET696 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BCAB9C, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timber Dust from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BCAB9C · DET696
Stanford Stone
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stanford Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCAB9C
RGB188, 171, 156
Estimated LRV42.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Stanford Stone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stanford Stone
#BCAB9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stanford Stone
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stanford Stone 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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Stanford Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stanford Stone have?
Stanford Stone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Stanford Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stanford Stone are Timber Dust by Valspar (a close digital match), Mesa Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Chelsea Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stanford 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 Stanford Stone?
Stanford Stone has a estimated lightness value of 42.2, 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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