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Smooth Stone

36%LRV Value
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Smooth Stone 9568 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8A298, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graceful Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Smooth Stone Technical Profile

HEX Code#A8A298
RGB168, 162, 152
LRV36.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Smooth Stone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Smooth 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-WilliamsSmooth Stone
Nearly identical
ValsparGraceful Gray

Graceful Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cloudy Today

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wild Mushroom

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

River Reflections

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

True Taupewood

Behr

Nearly identical

Feldspar

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Quarry Lane

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Driftwood Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Mocha Mousse

Kilz

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smooth Stone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smooth Stone

#A8A298

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Smooth Stone

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Simply Sage

Complement

Gray Suit

Smooth Stone Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Smooth Stone.

Functional Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7024

#ABA39A

Morris Room Grey

Sherwin-Williams · 37

#ADA193

Restoration

Sherwin-Williams · 9578

#AFA499

Stamped Concrete

Sherwin-Williams · 7655

#A0A09A

Hibernate

Sherwin-Williams · 9573

#ACA69F

Pewter Tankard

Sherwin-Williams · 23

#A39B90

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wenge

Benjamin Moore · AF-180

#3D2E2C

Vintage Velvet

Behr · PPU15-18

#48516A

Highlights

Valspar · 8006-8A

#C9D0D4

Soft Chinchilla

Benjamin Moore · 2135-50

#AEC4C9

Chrome

Valspar · 8006-7C

#959B9E

Breezy Indigo

Vista Paint · 7383

#7493A0

Smooth Stone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Smooth Stone have?
Smooth Stone by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smooth Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smooth Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smooth Stone are Graceful Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cloudy Today by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wild Mushroom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smooth 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 Smooth Stone?
Smooth Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.4, 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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