Impression vs Sable Stone

ImpressionJotunvsSable StoneJotunΔE 9.5Noticeable difference

Both are Jotun colors. Impression reads as beige-greige, while Sable Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 46 vs 40, Sable Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Impression vs Sable Stone in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Impression and Sable Stone are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Sable Stone has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

ImpressionJotun Impression stylish living room paint review

@sofielbyvold

Sable StoneKalkgrå living room inspiration

@m18_solheim

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Sable Stone gives the walls a little more lift.

ImpressionJotun Impression bedroom paint

@et.umage.par

Sable StoneKalkgrå bedroom paint review

@dekorteknikk

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Sable Stone reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

ImpressionJotun Impression cozy dining room

@linnasol

Sable StoneKalkgrå dining room paint

@casa_aspaas

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Sable Stone gives the walls a little more lift.

ImpressionJotun Impression bathroom paint

@hos_madsens

Sable StoneJotun Kalkgrå bathroom paint review

@tine.birkeland

Color Details

Impression
Jotun · 12125
Hex#bba78e
LRV40.4
BrandJotun
Number12125
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sable Stone
Jotun · 10342
Hex#bbb4a7
LRV46.0
BrandJotun
Number10342
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Impression vs Sable Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Impression on one side and Sable Stone 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.

More Impression comparisons

See how Impression stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Impression
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Impression
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Impression
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Impression is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Impression
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Impression
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Impression reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Impression
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Impression
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Impression
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Impression
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Impression reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Impression
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Impression
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Impression is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Impression
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Impression
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Impression is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Impression
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Impression
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Impression
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Impression reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Impression
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Impression
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Impression
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Impression
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Impression is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Impression
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Impression
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Impression
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Impression
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Impression reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Impression
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Impression is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Impression
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Impression
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Impression reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Impression
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Impression is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Impression
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Impression reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Impression
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter