Stone's Throw
We've categorized Stone's Throw as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#605c58
LRV
11.00
Stone's Throw's Color Strip
Stone's Throw is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1008 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Stone's Throw in Real Rooms
Stone's Throw has a low LRV of 11 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Stone's Throw in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A cozy bedroom painted in Stone's Throw
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1 Dining Room Photo
Stone's Throw in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Stone's Throw paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Stone's Throw changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
rustic modern front door featuring Stone's Throw by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Stone's Throw has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Stone's Throw — coastal bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Stone's Throw helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
PPG Stone's Throw in a warm home office
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Stone's Throw provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
industrial patio featuring Stone's Throw by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Stone's Throw is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Stone's Throw paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Stone's Throw can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Stone's Throw — bold kitchen
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1 House Photo
The way Stone's Throw interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Stone's Throw color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Stone's Throw takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Stone's Throw
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Stone's Throw reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Purity reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 11), opening up a space where Stone's Throw encloses it.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 11), opening up a space where Stone's Throw encloses it.