Abbey Stone
Often used for its versatile qualities, Abbey Stone remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A3997B
LRV
33.00
Abbey Stone's Color Strip
Abbey Stone is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stone Hearth and Owlet. The strip spans from Pale Quartz at the lightest end to Folk Tales at the deepest. Color strip 8 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Abbey Stone in Real Rooms
Abbey Stone has a medium LRV of 33 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Abbey Stone and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
The walls here show Abbey Stone in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Abbey Stone reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A bedroom painted in Abbey Stone — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Abbey Stone in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Abbey Stone in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
See Abbey Stone in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Abbey Stone is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
A foyer painted in Abbey Stone sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Abbey Stone's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Abbey Stone provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
This kitchen scene shows how Abbey Stone holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Abbey Stone anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
See how Abbey Stone holds up in a real living room setting.
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