Stone Guardians 9531 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CABA97, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Epic from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CABA97 · 9531
Stone Guardians
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Stone Guardians in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stone Guardians in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsStone Guardians
Nearly identical
ValsparEpic
Epic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Candle Glow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palmetto Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tea Bag
Behr
Nearly identical
Wright Grey Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bone Meal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stone Guardians
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Stone Guardians.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stone Guardians in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stone Guardians from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stone Guardians are Epic by Valspar (a near-identical match), Candle Glow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Palmetto Bluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stone Guardians's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.