Stone Cottage 421-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #988F7B, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bunglehouse Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #988F7B · 421-4DB
Stone Cottage
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stone Cottage Technical Profile
HEX Code#988F7B
RGB152, 143, 123
Estimated LRV27.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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#988F7B
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Colors That Work With Stone Cottage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stone Cottage
#988F7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stone Cottage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stone Cottage 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
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Stone Cottage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stone Cottage have?
Stone Cottage by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Stone Cottage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stone Cottage are Bunglehouse Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Good Earth by Valspar (a close digital match), Zeus by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stone Cottage'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 Cottage?
Stone Cottage has a estimated lightness value of 27.8, 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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