Smooth Stone 50YY 63/041 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D5D1CA, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Santo from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5D1CA · 50YY 63/041
Smooth Stone
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Stone Technical Profile
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Smooth Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smooth Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSmooth Stone
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSanto
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Barren Plain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grey Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Goose Feathers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bowstring
Behr
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Santo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smooth Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smooth Stone
#D5D1CA
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 Smooth Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smooth 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 Smooth 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.
Smooth Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smooth Stone have?
Smooth Stone by PPG 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 Smooth Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smooth Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smooth Stone are Santo by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Barren Plain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Grey Heron by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smooth 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 Smooth Stone?
Smooth Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, 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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