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Ref. #D0CBB6 · 1027-2

Skipping Stone

60%LRV Value
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Skipping Stone 1027-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D0CBB6, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Marble from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Skipping Stone Technical Profile

HEX Code#D0CBB6
RGB208, 203, 182
LRV59.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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Skipping Stone in Every Brand

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

PPGSkipping Stone
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAncient Marble

Ancient Marble

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Montezuma

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Inner Balance

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Montezuma

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Metal .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Bay Salt

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ocean Foam

Behr

Nearly identical

Silk Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Brown Buzz

Valspar

Nearly identical

Oatmeal

Kilz

Very similar

Shaded White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Skipping Stone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Skipping Stone

#D0CBB6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A1AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Skipping Stone

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Montezuma

Complement

Pageant Song

Skipping Stone Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rustling Leaves

Pop

Allegro

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Global Waters

Pop

Nocturne Shade

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Skipping Stone.

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Pink Beige

PPG · 00YY 59/098

#DAC8BA

Shy Gold

PPG · 50YY 61/152

#DACFB3

Toasted Almond

PPG · 1097-3

#DACFBA

Grey Nuance

PPG · 90YY 55/049

#C5C5BC

Sudan Sand Beige

PPG · 30YY 53/125

#CFC1AC

More beige colors from other brands

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

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar · 2008-10A

#C8B9A9

Favorite Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 6157

#C1AE91

Woolen Sweater

Dutch Boy · 418-3DB

#C1AE91

Seedling

Behr · PPU9-09

#B8B396

Balanced Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 7037

#C0B2A2

Skipping Stone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Skipping Stone have?
Skipping Stone by PPG 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 Skipping Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skipping Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skipping Stone are Ancient Marble by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Porcelain Slip by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Montezuma by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skipping 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 Skipping Stone?
Skipping Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.5, 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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