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Ref. #C8BCAB · 15-25

Stonington

51%LRV Value
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Stonington 15-25 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8BCAB, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shiitake from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Stonington Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8BCAB
RGB200, 188, 171
LRV51.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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Stonington in Every Brand

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

PPGStonington
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsShiitake

Shiitake

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Matrix

Behr

Nearly identical

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Stone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Birchwood

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Portobello

Kilz

Nearly identical

Bamboo Beach

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Freshly Baked

Valspar

Nearly identical

Ellipsis

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Soft Leather

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Stonington

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Stonington

#C8BCAB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Stonington

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shiitake

Complement

Blue Beard

Stonington Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Dusty Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Vining Ivy

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Stonington.

Grey Birch

PPG · 60YY 51/101

#C4BFAC

Rocky Road

PPG · PPG1000-2

#C2BAAD

Silver Clamshell

PPG · 30YY 49/071

#C2B9AE

Sudan Sand Beige

PPG · 30YY 53/125

#CFC1AC

Sahara Desert Sand

PPG · 20YY 53/124

#D0C0AC

Northern Landscape

PPG · 1113-3

#C5C1A3

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

Stonington — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Stonington have?
Stonington 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 Stonington in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stonington from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stonington are Shiitake by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Minimalist by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Matrix by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stonington'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 Stonington?
Stonington has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.2, 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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