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Stone

#ADA587

RGB 173, 165, 135 · HSL 47°, 19%, 60% · CMYK 0, 5, 22, 32

Stone is #ADA587 in HEX — rgb(173, 165, 135), hsl(47°, 19%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 22%, 32%).

Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 19%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#ADA587

RGB173, 165, 135

HSL47°, 19%, 60%

HSV47°, 22%, 68%

CMYK0, 5, 22, 32

Decimal11380103

CSS RGBrgb(173, 165, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 19%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 1524

ΔE 1.7 · #ADA283

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 1.8 · #AAA388

PPG

Foggy Beach 11-18

ΔE 2.1 · #B0A584

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 2.2 · #A6A082

Vista Paint

Travertine Path C-344

ΔE 2.3 · #B4AA8D

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Sage SW7736

ΔE 2.4 · #B1A584

Valspar

Dusty Olive 6005-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #A7A586

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.7 · #A99E80

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.8 · #B5AB8F

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 2.9 · #A49E80

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3.1 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 4 · #ACAC90

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 5 · #A1A189

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.1 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADA587

#868EAC

Analogous

#AC9186

#ADA587

#A1AC86

Triadic

#ADA587

#86ACA4

#A486AC

Split-Complementary

#ADA587

#86A1AC

#9186AC

Tetradic

#ADA587

#86AC91

#868EAC

#AC86A1

Monochromatic

#5B553E

#897F5D

#ADA587

#CBC6B3

#EAE8E1

Rectangle

#ADA587

#8EAC86

#868EAC

#A486AC

Compound

#ADA587

#A1AC86

#868EAC

#9186AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDB69E

#CCC7B8

#E0DED7

Darker

#938862

#665E43

#3C3726

Saturation

#9F9C93

#ACA486

#D6BB5C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADA587

#ACA588

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADA587

#A6A68B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADA587

#AFA1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Stone brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C1A880

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#ADA587

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AEADA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6370A1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #ADA587;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADA587;

CSS Variable

--color-stone: #ADA587;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stone': '#ADA587' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADA587] text-[#ADA587]

SCSS

$stone: #ADA587;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA587?

#ADA587 is Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ADA587 warm or cool?

Stone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Stone?

Stone works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Stone?

Stone pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Stone?

You can download Stone on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Stone?

The hex code is #ADA587. In RGB it's 173, 165, 135, and in HSL it's 47°, 19%, 60%.

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