Stepping Stone DEBN71 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B3AE99, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Sandstorm from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3AE99 · DEBN71
Stepping Stone
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Stepping Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stepping 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-EdwardsStepping Stone
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Sandstorm
Desert Sandstorm
Behr
Nearly identical
Svelte Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cheyenne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scottish Moor
PPG
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Khaki
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stepping Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stepping Stone
#B3AE99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stepping Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stepping 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 Stepping 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.
Stepping Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stepping Stone have?
Stepping Stone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Stepping Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stepping Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stepping Stone are Desert Sandstorm by Behr (a near-identical match), Svelte Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), French Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stepping 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 Stepping Stone?
Stepping 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stepping Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.