Ref. #7C7466 · 9614
Carriage Stone
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Carriage Stone Technical Profile
What color is Carriage Stone? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #7C7466. Colors similar to Carriage Stone include Vista Paint Tankard Gray, Benjamin Moore Gargoyle, Behr Aged Olive. Carriage Stone has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Carriage Stone creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Carriage Stone pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Carriage Stone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carriage Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carriage Stone
#7C7466
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BA273
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carriage Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carriage 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 Carriage Stone.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carriage Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carriage Stone have?
Carriage Stone by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Carriage Stone from other brands?
The closest matches are Tankard Gray by Vista Paint (#7C7364), Gargoyle by Benjamin Moore (#7D7668), Aged Olive by Behr (#7E7568). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Carriage Stone?
Carriage Stone has an LRV of 17.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carriage Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.