Stone Ground DEBN25 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #877B70, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Backdrop from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #877B70 · DEBN25
Stone Ground
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Stone Ground in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stone Ground in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsStone Ground
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBackdrop
Backdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aged Mercury
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ghost Ship
PPG
Nearly identical
Lost Summit
Behr
Nearly identical
Porcini
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Woodbridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Safari Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vigilant
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Walnut Shell
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stone Ground
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stone Ground
#877B70
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA980
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stone Ground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stone Ground 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 Stone Ground.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stone Ground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stone Ground have?
Stone Ground 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 Stone Ground in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stone Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stone Ground are Backdrop by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aged Mercury by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Ghost Ship by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stone Ground'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 Stone Ground?
Stone Ground has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Stone Ground's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.