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Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone

1601

Hearthstone is a cool neutral gray with blue undertones, presenting a balanced, subdued appearance. It has an LRV of 27.41, making it moderately light-absorbing and suitable for living rooms or bedrooms where a grounded neutral is needed. This shade pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Classic Gray for lighter accents.

Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal work as darker companions, while Smoke or Wythe Blue can extend the cool palette in adjoining spaces.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1601

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Hearthstone in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Hearthstone under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Hearthstone under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

197°

Cyan Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

3%

Near Neutral

LRV

27.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#888D8F
RGB Decimal
136, 141, 143
RGB Percent
53.3%, 55.3%, 56.1%
HSL
197.1, 3.0%, 54.7%
HSV
197.1, 4.9%, 56.1%
CMYK
4.9%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%
YIQ
139.7, -3.6, -0.4
XYZ
24.64, 26.27, 29.76
CIE Lab
58.29, -1.42, -1.71
CIE Luv
58.29, -2.90, -2.20
Hunter Lab
51.25, -1.19, -1.45
Decimal
8949135

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

HearthstoneSoftwareIron FrostBlindfold

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

HearthstoneNetwork GrayEvening ShadowGray Cloud

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

HearthstoneSoho LoftGibraltar GrayVintage Charm

Analogous

Adjacent colors

HearthstoneIrisesGray CardiganHorseshoe

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone

Valspar

Barometer

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone

Behr

Overcast

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Hearthstone

Farrow & Ball

Plummett

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Hearthstone

Valspar

Blue Driftwood

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Behr

Gotham Gray

Benjamin Moore

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Glidden

Superhero Gray

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone

Glidden

Feldspar

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Behr

Box Office

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Hearthstone

Behr

Gray Heather

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Hearthstone

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Deep Silver

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone

Valspar

Blue Cashmere

Benjamin Moore

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Glidden

Phoenix Fossil

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone

Behr

Old Amethyst

Benjamin Moore

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Glidden

Gray Heron

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Stonybrook

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Valspar

Ballroom Slippers