Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth: Complete Color Review

Searching for that just-right neutral beige paint color? Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth might just be the right one for your home.

Beige paint colors are gaining popularity again. I’ve always loved a good beige because it’s one of those colors that instantly makes a room feel cozy and inviting.

Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth is a warm, stony beige. It's a unique color because of its balanced undertones that means it can shift beautifully depending on the light. It keeps a room feeling interesting all day long.

So let’s take a closer look at Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth. This paint color could bring the warmth and comfort you’ve been craving for in your home.

Stone Hearth, Benjamin Moore, 984

Stone Hearth is a great neutral beige color that, while warm, is on the neutral side of warm. This gives it a ton of versatility and makes it easy to work with in many homes.

Color Family

Stone Hearth is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

48

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. Stone Hearth has an LRV of 48, which puts it right in the middle of the scale.

This means Stone Hearth is considered a mid-toned color. It sits in that sweet spot where it has enough depth to show up beautifully in bright rooms without getting washed out.

This means that if you have a very bright room, Stone Hearth has enough texture and depth to avoid being washed out.

But, if you’re hoping for a super bright, airy color, Stone Hearth might feel a little heavier than you want.

RGB Colors

R: 196 G: 186 B: 170

This is how much red, green, and blue are mixed together to create the color. Each number runs on a scale from 0 to 255.

Hex Code

#C4BAAA

Undertones

Stone Hearth has a mix of warm red and orange undertones, balanced out with a touch of gray. Depending on the light, it can even take on a slight taupe look.

In a sunny, south-facing room, you’ll see it lean warmer and more beige.

In a north-facing room with less natural light, it shifts cooler, showing more of that greige side and sometimes even reading a little taupe.

Best Uses

Stone Hearth is a great neutral. If it fits your aesthetic, it works well for:

• A whole house paint color
• Bedrooms
• Bathrooms
• Living rooms
• Kitchen, paired with very light or very dark cabinetry

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Ashen Tan
• Behr Castle Path
• Sherwin Williams Shiitake
• Benjamin Moore Shale
• Behr Aspen Branch
• Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige
• Benjamin Moore Pashmina

Coordinating Colors

Stone Hearth is neutral enough to pair with a variety of paint colors. However, I really like it paired with greiges, blues, and greens.

I would avoid pairing it with any light grays or tans as the undertones can easily clash.

Muted mid-toned blues:

• Water's Edge
• Van Courtland Blue
• Province Blue
• Jamestown Blue
• Amsterdam

Deep, muted oranges:

• Firenze
• Sienna Clay
• Montana Agate
• Pennies From Heaven
• Topaz

Deep gray-blue-greens:

• Quarry Rock
• Night Train
• Duxbury Gray
• Apollo Blue
• Steep Cliff Gray

Trim Colors

Stone Hearth pairs well with bright, crisp whites for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Stone Hearth.

What are the undertones of BM Stone Hearth?

Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth is a warm beige with a mix of red, orange, and gray undertones. It can show a very slight taupe undertone in cooler lighting situations.

What's the difference: BM Stone Hearth vs Pashmina?

Stone Hearth has an LRV of 48, which makes it lighter than Benjamin Moore Pashmina at 44. Both are mid-toned neutrals, but they play a little differently with light.

Stone Hearth leans warmer with a touch more orange, while Pashmina feels slightly cooler with a hint of yellow. Stone Hearth also has a bit more saturation, while Pashmina reads softer and more muted.

They are close enough that they can trick your eye, which is why swatching side by side is the smartest way to see which one feels better in your space.

Is Pashmina darker than Stone Hearth?

Yes, Pashmina is a little darker. With an LRV of 44, it has more depth compared to Stone Hearth’s 48.

The difference is not huge, but you will notice it side by side. I’ve compared similar colors before, and even a small shift in depth can change the whole mood of a room.

If you are torn between the two, a swatch will make it clear which one feels best with your lighting.

What is the LRV of BM Stone Hearth?

The LRV of Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth is 48. That puts it right in the middle range, not too light and not too dark.

In bright rooms, it has enough depth to hold its color without looking washed out. I like this balance because it keeps the color interesting in both daylight and softer evening light.

If you are hoping for something that feels brighter and more airy, this shade may not give you that.

What number is Benjamin Moore's Stone Hearth?

Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth is known as 984 or CC-490.

Its hex code is #C4BAAA, which is helpful if you’re trying to match it for any digital project.

Is BM Stone Hearth warm or cool?

Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth is a warm beige paint color, but it sits close to neutral. That’s what makes it so versatile.

What's the difference: BM Stone Hearth vs SW Balanced Beige?

Stone Hearth and Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige are close cousins, but they aren’t twins.

Balanced Beige has an LRV of 46, which makes it a touch darker than Stone Hearth’s 48. Balanced Beige also leans slightly more orange, while Stone Hearth has a little more yellow in the mix.

To my eye, Balanced Beige comes off more saturated, while Stone Hearth stays a bit softer and more muted. They are both great choices, but swatching them side by side will show you instantly which one feels more at home in your space.

Thanks for reading!