Polished Limestone → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for PPG Polished Limestone (PPG1025-5), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Polished Limestone
If you love PPG Polished Limestone but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Polished Limestone (PPG1025-5) is a medium-dark beige with warm stone beige undertones. A warm, medium beige with a polished stone quality. Earthy and grounding, like the limestone it's named for. More depth than Transcend, with a natural, organic character. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 38) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Polished Limestone and every Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore option is Stone Hearth (984) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Stone Hearth is the closest BM match. Both have that warm, organic stone quality. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Polished Limestone
Stone Hearth is the closest BM match. Both have that warm, organic stone quality.
| Polished Limestone | Stone Hearth | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 38 | 42.27 |
| Hex | #B6ADA0 | #BBB2A6 |
| Undertone | Warm Stone Beige | Warm Stone-Taupe |
| Family | Beige | Taupe |
Undertone Comparison
Polished Limestone has warm stone beige undertones. A warm, medium beige with a polished stone quality. Earthy and grounding, like the limestone it's named for. More depth than Transcend, with a natural, organic character.
Stone Hearth has warm stone-taupe undertones. A warm taupe with earthy stone undertones. Deeper and richer than Edgecomb Gray. Natural and grounding.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Polished Limestone in Your Room
The stone warmth is consistent and natural. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, earthy beige. In dim rooms, it provides grounding warmth without heaviness.
Stone Hearth in Your Room
Reads as a warm, earthy medium neutral. The stone quality gives rooms a natural, organic feel.
LRV and Brightness
Polished Limestone has an LRV of 38, while Stone Hearth has an LRV of 42.27. 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 Polished Limestone
PPG recommends Polished Limestone for: living room, dining room, bedroom, office, accent wall. With an LRV of 38, 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.
Stone Hearth is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, office, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Stone Hearth in the same rooms you planned for Polished Limestone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Polished Limestone (PPG1025-5) is Stone Hearth (984) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Stone Hearth is the closest BM match. Both have that warm, organic stone quality. 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. Polished Limestone is a PPG color with warm stone beige undertones and an LRV of 38. Stone Hearth is a Benjamin Moore color with warm stone-taupe undertones and an LRV of 42.27. With a Delta E of 3.4, 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 3.4, 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.