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Ref. #ABA89E · 1007-4

Hot Stone

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Hot Stone 1007-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ABA89E, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashford from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hot Stone Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABA89E
RGB171, 168, 158
LRV39.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Hot Stone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hot Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGHot Stone
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAshford

Ashford

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Downtown Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Cape May Cobblestone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Nearly identical

Dorian Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Heart of Stone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Shark Fin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gray Silt

Valspar

Nearly identical

Promenade Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hot Stone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hot Stone

#ABA89E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A2AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hot Stone

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Winter Rye

Complement

Masterpiece

Hot Stone Room Palettes

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

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Allegro

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Nocturne Shade

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Hot Stone.

Skipping Stone Grey

PPG · 70YY 39/057

#ABA9A0

Fieldstone

PPG · PPG1000-3

#B0A99D

Loden Frost Green

PPG · 10GY 42/088

#ACB0A1

Precipitation

PPG · PPG0997-4

#ABACA7

Boulder Creek

PPG · PPG0999-3

#B2AEA3

Potter'S Clay Beige

PPG · 40YY 38/107

#B2A896

More gray colors from other brands

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

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Hot Stone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hot Stone have?
Hot Stone by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Hot Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Stone are Ashford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Downtown Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot 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 Hot Stone?
Hot Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.1, 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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