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Purbeck Stone

52%LRV Value
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Purbeck Stone 275 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C4BEB4, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colonnade Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purbeck Stone Technical Profile

HEX Code#C4BEB4
RGB196, 190, 180
LRV51.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Purbeck Stone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purbeck 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 & BallPurbeck Stone
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsColonnade Gray

Colonnade Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Scalloped Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Stay Calm

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Shale

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Ask Me Anything

Valspar

Nearly identical

Armadillo

Behr

Nearly identical

Apollodorous

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hearthstone

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Rabbit'S Ear

PPG

Nearly identical

Trinket

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purbeck Stone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purbeck Stone

#C4BEB4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purbeck Stone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Purbeck Stone

Complement

Voyage

Purbeck Stone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Salon Drab

Pop

Red Earth

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Douter

Pop

Pitch Blue

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Stiffkey Blue

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Purbeck Stone.

Mizzle

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Elephant's Breath

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Pavilion Gray

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Drop Cloth

Farrow & Ball · 283

#C9BEAB

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball · CB2

#C6BAAA

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball · 22

#B8BCB5

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Purbeck Stone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purbeck Stone have?
Purbeck Stone by Farrow & Ball 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 Purbeck Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purbeck Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purbeck Stone are Colonnade Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Scalloped Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Stay Calm by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purbeck 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 Purbeck Stone?
Purbeck Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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