Stone
Stone is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B6ADA0
LRV
42.37
Stone's Color Strip
Stone is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fossil and Essential Beige. The strip spans from Saddlery at the lightest end to Foothills at the deepest. Strip Artisan12 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Stone in Real Rooms
Stone has a medium-high LRV of 42.37 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between 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 Stone in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and 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 Stone — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Stone in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using 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 Stone in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how 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 Stone sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals 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; 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 Stone holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
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 Stone holds up in a real living room setting.
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