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Benjamin Moore Hearthstone

1601 · #888D8F · LRV ~26.3

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Barometer (~98% proximity)

Hearthstone (1601) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Barometer (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Hearthstone in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1601

HEX

#888D8F

RGB

136, 141, 143

HSL

197°, 3%, 55%

Family

Grays

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Hearthstone FAQ

What undertone does Hearthstone have?

Hearthstone is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Hearthstone?

Hearthstone has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Hearthstone in other brands?

Valspar: Barometer (M259), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), ~98% proximity; Behr: Overcast (PPU26-21), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~96% proximity; PPG: Feldspar (PPG1038-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Feldspar (PPG1038-5), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Hearthstone?

The HEX code of Hearthstone (1601) is #888D8F, RGB 136, 141, 143. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.