Stanford Stone DET696 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BCAB9C, 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.
Ref. #BCAB9C · DET696
Stanford Stone
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Stanford Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stanford 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-EdwardsStanford Stone
Nearly identical
ValsparTimber Dust
Timber Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mesa Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Chelsea Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Notorious
PPG
Nearly identical
Grge Avenue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fossilwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coffee House
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Taupe View
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stanford Stone
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stanford Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stanford 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 Stanford Stone.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stanford Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stanford Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stanford Stone are Timber Dust by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mesa Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Chelsea Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Stanford Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.