London Stone 6 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B6A38F, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faint Maple from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6A38F · 6
London Stone
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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London Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to London Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallLondon Stone
Nearly identical
ValsparFaint Maple
Faint Maple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Macadamia Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gone Country
Kilz
Nearly identical
Quietude
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hickory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chateau
Behr
Nearly identical
Macadamia Brown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palm Springs Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With London Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
London Stone
#B6A38F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for London Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
London 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
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More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
London Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does London Stone have?
London Stone by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample London Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match London Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to London Stone are Faint Maple by Valspar (a near-identical match), Macadamia Brown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gone Country by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting London 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 London Stone?
London Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.1, 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 London Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.