Stone Castle Greige 50YY 28/071 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #969085, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Countryside from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #969085 · 50YY 28/071
Stone Castle Greige
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Stone Castle Greige Technical Profile
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Stone Castle Greige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stone Castle Greige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGStone Castle Greige
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCountryside
Countryside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Felted Wool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Artichoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Nearly identical
Iron Gate
Behr
Nearly identical
Galveston
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stone Castle Greige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stone Castle Greige
#969085
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stone Castle Greige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stone Castle Greige 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 Stone Castle Greige.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stone Castle Greige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stone Castle Greige have?
Stone Castle Greige 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 Stone Castle Greige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stone Castle Greige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stone Castle Greige are Countryside by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Felted Wool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Camel's Hump by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stone Castle Greige'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 Stone Castle Greige?
Stone Castle Greige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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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