Stone → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Stone (2112-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Stone
If you love Benjamin Moore Stone but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Stone (2112-40) is a medium-dark gray with warm stone gray undertones. A medium warm gray with earthy stone undertones. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 27.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Stone and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Pewter Mug (PPU18-16) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Pewter Mug is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Stone
Pewter Mug is close.
| Stone | Pewter Mug | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 27.55 | 26 |
| Hex | #A29E96 | #9C9892 |
| Undertone | Warm Stone Gray | Warm Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Stone has warm stone gray undertones. A medium warm gray with earthy stone undertones.
Pewter Mug has warm gray undertones. A medium-dark warm gray. Substantial enough for accent walls, warm enough to feel inviting. Behr's answer to Chelsea Gray.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Stone's warm stone gray quality may read differently than Pewter Mug's warm gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Stone in Your Room
Warm and grounding. Organic and natural feeling.
Pewter Mug in Your Room
Reads as a warm, grounding gray in most rooms. The beige warmth keeps it from feeling cold or institutional.
LRV and Brightness
Stone has an LRV of 27.55, while Pewter Mug has an LRV of 26. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Stone
Benjamin Moore recommends Stone for: accent wall, exterior, office, living room. With an LRV of 27.55, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Pewter Mug is recommended for: accent wall, cabinets, exterior, office, bathroom vanity. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pewter Mug in the same rooms you planned for Stone.
Stone in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Stone (2112-40) is Pewter Mug (PPU18-16) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Pewter Mug is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Stone is a Benjamin Moore color with warm stone gray undertones and an LRV of 27.55. Pewter Mug is a Behr color with warm gray undertones and an LRV of 26. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.