Cole Stone vs Mortar paint color comparison

Cole Stone vs Mortar

Cole StoneBenjamin MoorevsMortarBenjamin MooreΔE 9.4 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cole Stone reads as greige-grey, while Mortar reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 33 vs 23, Cole Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cole Stone
Benjamin Moore · CW-60
LRV32.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Mortar
Benjamin Moore · CC-574
LRV22.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-574
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cole Stone vs Mortar Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cole Stone on one side and Mortar on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.