Ref. #8D6A4A · 1080-7
Slippery Stone
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Slippery Stone Technical Profile
What color is Slippery Stone? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8D6A4A. Colors similar to Slippery Stone include Hirshfield's Rare Happening, Sherwin-Williams Steady Brown, Dunn-Edwards Neutral Valley. Slippery Stone has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Slippery Stone creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Slippery Stone pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Slippery Stone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Neutral Valley
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glenwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Brown Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Standing Still
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Slippery Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slippery Stone
#8D6A4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9C6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slippery Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slippery 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Slippery Stone.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slippery Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slippery Stone have?
Slippery Stone by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Slippery Stone from other brands?
The closest matches are Rare Happening by Hirshfield's (#8D6A48), Steady Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#8A6B4D), Neutral Valley by Dunn-Edwards (#8B694D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Slippery Stone?
Slippery Stone has an LRV of 16.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Slippery Stone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.