Carriage Stone
We've categorized Carriage Stone as a genuinely dark Neutral 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
#7C7466
LRV
17.67
Carriage Stone in Real Rooms
Carriage Stone has a low LRV of 17.67 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, dining room, living room, house, mudroom, patio and kitchen.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Carriage Stone provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Carriage Stone — earthy bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Carriage Stone is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Carriage Stone
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Carriage Stone. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
cottagecore front door featuring Carriage Stone by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Carriage Stone strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Carriage Stone in a minimalist home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Carriage Stone does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Carriage Stone paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Carriage Stone. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A minimalist living room painted in Carriage Stone
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1 House Photo
When choosing Carriage Stone for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Carriage Stone color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Carriage Stone creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Carriage Stone paint in a small mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Carriage Stone is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
industrial patio featuring Carriage Stone by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Carriage Stone 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.
Carriage Stone — bold kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 88 vs 18, Frost Bite is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (18 vs 10) makes Carriage Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
Hazel Gaze reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 18), opening up a space where Carriage Stone encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 18 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 20 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Adaptive Shade reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Carriage Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Carriage Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 18), opening up a space where Carriage Stone encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 10-point LRV gap (28 vs 18) makes Dusty Heather the marginally brighter of the two.
Lakeside reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 18), opening up a space where Carriage Stone encloses it.
Carriage Stone reflects far more light (LRV 18 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 31 vs 18, Pewter Cast is decisively the brighter choice.
Going Grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (25 vs 18) makes Alloy the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Carriage Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Carriage Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Carriage Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Carriage Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.