Colonial Revival Stone
With a focus on versatile tones, Colonial Revival Stone (2827) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#A7947C
LRV
30.85
Colonial Revival Stone in Real Rooms
Colonial Revival Stone has a medium LRV of 30.85 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, dining room, home office, bedroom, front door, house, kitchen, living room, patio and mudroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Colonial Revival Stone has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Colonial Revival Stone — industrial bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Colonial Revival Stone provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Colonial Revival Stone paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Colonial Revival Stone on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Stone in a warm home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
Colonial Revival Stone has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Colonial Revival Stone
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1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Colonial Revival Stone in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
rustic modern front door featuring Colonial Revival Stone by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
The way Colonial Revival Stone 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.
Colonial Revival Stone color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Colonial Revival Stone adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Colonial Revival Stone — modern luxury kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Colonial Revival Stone is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A traditional living room painted in Colonial Revival Stone
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1 Patio Photo
Outside, Colonial Revival Stone takes on a completely different life. Whether on deck boards, patio furniture, a fence, or a garden wall, it weathers beautifully and holds its character in open light. It is a natural companion to stone, weathered wood, and greenery.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Colonial Revival Stone by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Colonial Revival Stone handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Colonial Revival Stone paint in a earthy mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 31 vs 9, Colonial Revival Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Stonebriar reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 32 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 31 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 31 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 31) makes Studio Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 31 vs 6, Colonial Revival Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (34 vs 31) makes Debonair the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 31 vs 7, Colonial Revival Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 31 vs 11, Colonial Revival Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 31 vs 7, Colonial Revival Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 31, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Colonial Revival Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Perfect Greige reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (36 vs 31) makes Morris Room Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
Amazing Gray reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 31), opening up a space where Colonial Revival Stone encloses it.
Anew Gray reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 31), opening up a space where Colonial Revival Stone encloses it.
Gray Area reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (31 vs 22) makes Colonial Revival Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
Colonial Revival Stone reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 17), opening up a space where Thatch Brown encloses it.
With LRVs of 31 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 31 vs 18, Colonial Revival Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Colonial Revival Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.