Quarry Stone 9603 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #978E7F, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smokey Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #978E7F · 9603
Quarry Stone
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Quarry Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#978E7F
RGB151, 142, 127
Estimated LRV27.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#988F7F
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Colors That Work With Quarry Stone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quarry Stone
#978E7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quarry Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quarry 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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Quarry Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quarry Stone have?
Quarry Stone by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Quarry Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quarry Stone are Smokey Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Utility Wear by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cathedral Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quarry 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 Quarry Stone?
Quarry Stone has a estimated lightness value of 27.5, 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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