Stone House (2112-40)
A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural.
About Benjamin Moore Stone House
Stone House (2112-40) is a gray from Benjamin Moore's collection with an LRV of 24.55 and cool stone gray undertones. A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural.
Stone House is a deeper color with an LRV of 24.55, meaning it absorbs more light than it reflects. This gives it real drama and sophistication. It works well on accent walls, exterior siding, front doors, cabinets, and architectural features where you want a bold statement. In a full room application, make sure you have adequate lighting and use bright white trim to prevent the space from feeling too dark.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Stone House has an LRV of 24.55, placing it in the medium-dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Stone House has cool stone gray undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural. Cool undertones like these pair naturally with other cool elements: gray-toned wood, chrome and silver hardware, white marble, and cool-toned textiles. They can feel disconnected from strongly warm elements like honey oak or brass, so consider your existing finishes before committing.
Lighting Behavior
The green undertone is subtle. Reads as a clean, cool gray in most conditions. Solid and reliable.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Stone House with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Stone House
Benjamin Moore recommends Stone House for: exterior, accent wall, office, cabinets, bathroom vanity.
On kitchen and bathroom cabinets, Stone House offers a fresh, clean look. Cabinet colors are seen up close and under task lighting, so the undertones matter even more than on walls. On an accent wall, Stone House creates a focal point that draws the eye and adds visual depth to the room. Pair it with a lighter color on the remaining walls for the best contrast.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Benjamin Moore Stone House from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Behr Matches
Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Stone House for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Benjamin Moore Stone House is Sedate Gray (SW 6169) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Sedate Gray is close. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Stone House has cool stone gray undertones. A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Stone House (2112-40) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.55, which puts it in the medium-dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 24.55, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Stone House leans cool. The cool stone gray undertones give it a crisp, fresh quality. It pairs well with chrome, silver, cool-toned wood, and white marble. In south-facing rooms with warm light, the cool undertones help keep the color from feeling too warm.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.