Caen Stone 28 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ECD0B1, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Early Light from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECD0B1 · 28
Caen Stone
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Caen Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caen Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCaen Stone
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyEarly Light
Early Light
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Legato Lane
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chai
Behr
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bread Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Home Sweet Home
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kiva Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Flan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
You'Re Blushing
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caen Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caen Stone
#ECD0B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCBE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caen Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caen 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Caen Stone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caen Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caen Stone have?
Caen Stone by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caen Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caen Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caen Stone are Early Light by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Legato Lane by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chai by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caen 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 Caen Stone?
Caen Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.1, 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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Why Caen Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.