Stone Guardians 9531 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CABA97, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Epic from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CABA97 · 9531
Stone Guardians
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stone Guardians Technical Profile
HEX Code#CABA97
RGB202, 186, 151
Estimated LRV49.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Valspar
#CBBD9C
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Candle Glow
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#CEBD97
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Palmetto Bluff
Vista Paint
#CDBA92
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Tea Bag
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#C7BB99
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Wright Grey Tan
PPG
#CDBA99
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#C6BA98
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#D1BF98
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#D0C19F
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#D6C39E
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Colors That Work With Stone Guardians
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stone Guardians
#CABA97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stone Guardians
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stone Guardians 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
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Stone Guardians — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stone Guardians have?
Stone Guardians 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 Stone Guardians from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stone Guardians are Epic by Valspar (a close digital match), Candle Glow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Palmetto Bluff by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stone Guardians'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 Stone Guardians?
Stone Guardians has a estimated lightness value of 49.9, 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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