Stone Cottage 421-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #988F7B, 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.
Ref. #988F7B · 421-4DB
Stone Cottage
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Stone Cottage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stone Cottage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyStone Cottage
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Good Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Worn Leather Shoes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Floor Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokey Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusty Cobblestone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Utility Wear
Vista Paint
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Whipcord
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stone Cottage
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Stone Cottage.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stone Cottage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stone Cottage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stone Cottage are Bunglehouse Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Good Earth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Zeus by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Stone Cottage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.