Stony Creek 9610 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #57534E, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dragon's Breath from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #57534E · 9610
Stony Creek
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Stony Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#57534E
RGB87, 83, 78
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#56524B
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#57544D
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Colors That Work With Stony Creek
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stony Creek
#57534E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F8256
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stony Creek
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stony Creek 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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Stony Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stony Creek have?
Stony Creek by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Stony Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stony Creek are Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Forest Black by PPG (a close digital match), Sturgis Gray by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stony Creek'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 Stony Creek?
Stony Creek has a estimated lightness value of 8.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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