Stone House → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Stone House (2112-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Stone House
If you love Benjamin Moore Stone House but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Stone House (2112-40) is a medium-dark gray with cool stone gray undertones. A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 24.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Stone House and every Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams option is Sedate Gray (SW 6169) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Sedate Gray is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Stone House
Sedate Gray is close.
| Stone House | Sedate Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 24.55 | 31 |
| Hex | #9C9B95 | #A8AAA2 |
| Undertone | Cool Stone Gray | Calm Sage-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Green |
Undertone Comparison
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.
Sedate Gray has calm sage-gray undertones. A calm sage-gray at medium depth. More restrained than Clary Sage, less dark than Chatroom. Named for its quiet, composed character. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral with green undertones.
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 House's cool stone gray quality may read differently than Sedate Gray's calm sage-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 House in Your Room
The green undertone is subtle. Reads as a clean, cool gray in most conditions. Solid and reliable.
Sedate Gray in Your Room
The sage-gray is composed and quiet. In bright rooms, the green shows softly. In dim rooms, a warm gray. Reliably calm.
LRV and Brightness
Stone House has an LRV of 24.55, while Sedate Gray has an LRV of 31. That means Sedate Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Stone House to Sedate Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Stone House
Benjamin Moore recommends Stone House for: exterior, accent wall, office, cabinets, bathroom vanity. With an LRV of 24.55, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Sedate Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, hallway, exterior. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Stone House in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Stone House (2112-40) is Sedate Gray (SW 6169) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Sedate Gray 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 House is a Benjamin Moore color with cool stone gray undertones and an LRV of 24.55. Sedate Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with calm sage-gray undertones and an LRV of 31. With a Delta E of 4, 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 4, 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.