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.
Ref. #C4BEB4 · 275
Purbeck Stone
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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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Colors That Work With Purbeck Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Purbeck 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
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Purbeck Stone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purbeck Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.