Caen Stone 28 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ECD0B1, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #ECD0B1 · 28
Caen Stone
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caen Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECD0B1
RGB236, 208, 177
Estimated LRV66.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Caen Stone
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caen Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caen Stone are Early Light by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Legato Lane by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chai by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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