Sherwin Williams Warm Stone: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect deep gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Warm Stone and if it might be right for your home!

If you love a neutral, warm, dark color, deep grays / taupes may be for you! These complex colors are gorgeous, providing both a neutral backdrop and a sophisticated, welcoming vibe.

These deep colors can be used in a variety of spaces. Think built-ins, walls of a cozy bedroom, shutters and more!

Warm Stone, a deep gray with warm brown undertones, is a unique color with endless possibilities. Let's talk about the intricate details that make up this beautiful color.

Warm Stone, Sherwin Williams, 7032

Warm Stone is a deep, warm earthy gray.

This one is a bit tricky. Its appearance can range from a brown / taupe to a deep gray, depending on a space's natural lighting.

Sherwin Williams featured Warm Stone in its 2025 Colormix Forecast, highlighting it as one of 48 trending hues.

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Color Family

Warm Stone is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

20

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 20, Warm Stone is definitely on the darker side of medium, but it's not an extremely dark paint color.

RGB Colors

R: 136 G: 123 B: 108

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#887B6C

Undertones

Warm Stone has warm brown undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Warm Stone will lean into its warm undertones and may lean a bit brown or taupe.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Warm Stone will lean more neutral and appear as a deep gray.

Best uses

You can use Warm Stone in a lot of places. It works beautifully as a rich neutral or a bold accent. Here’s where I’d try it:

• Front doors (or even interior doors!)
• Shutters
• Kitchen island cabinets or bathroom vanity
• Feature wall
• Built-ins
• Walls in a cozy bedroom, bathroom, living room, or kitchen

If you’re not ready to commit to a full room, just start small. I painted my bathroom vanity in Warm Stone and it completely changed the space.

Similar Colors

If you're looking for something close to Warm Stone but want to explore a few other options, check these out:

• Sherwin Williams Habitat
• Benjamin Moore Porcini
• Behr Native Soil
• Sherwin Williams Virtual Taupe
• Benjamin Moore Stampede
• Behr Grizzly
• Sherwin Williams Teakwood

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Coordinating Colors

Warm Stone pairs beautifully with other warm colors. Think browns, lighter grays, greiges, tans, off-whites, golden yellows, corals and reds.

It also works really well with cool greens and blues.

Cool greens:

• Coastal Plain
• Willow Tree
• Forever Green
• Acacia Haze
• Jade Dragon

Warm grays (lighter than Warm Stone):

• Agreeable Gray
• Anew Gray
• Useful Gray
• Analytical Gray
• Repose Gray

Warm shades:

• Bosc Pear
• Persimmon
• Tres Naturale
• French Roast
• Borscht

Trim Colors

With Warm Stone, you have two great options for trim colors. It comes down to personal preference!

One, pair with bright whites for contrast:

Bright white trim colors:

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

Or two, pair with soft whites that let the warmth of Warm Stone shine:

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Warm Stone.

What color is SW Warm Stone?

Warm Stone is a deep gray with warm brown undertones. In bright rooms, it can look more taupe or even a soft brown. In darker spaces, it leans more gray.

It really depends on the light, which is why I always recommend swatching it before you commit.

Is SW Warm Stone grey or beige?

Sherwin Williams Warm Stone is a deep warm gray. It often appears as a brown / taupe in situations with lots of natural light, such as south-facing rooms.

What's the difference: SW Warm Stone vs Urbane Bronze?

While both SW Warm Stone and Urbane Bronze are a warm mixture of gray and brown, they are different colors.

Warm Stone, with an LRV of 20, is noticeably lighter than Urbane Bronze, which has an LRV of 8. Urbane Bronze is a very dark paint color.

Between the two, Warm Stone leans a bit more beige.

Note, Urbane Bronze was named Sherwin Williams 2021 Color of the Year.

If you’re torn, just swatch both and see which one feels better in your space.

What's the difference: SW Warm Stone vs Anonymous?

Warm Stone is a deep gray with warm brown undertones. Anonymous is a warm neutral with gray-green undertones.

When compared side by side, Warm Stone appears warmer / more brown, and Anonymous appears more neutral / gray.

Both have an LRV of 20, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other.

Lastly, Warm Stone is slightly more saturated than Anonymous.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

What are the undertones of SW Warm Stone?

Warm Stone has brown undertones. No pink, no purple, no green, just a solid warm base.

In bright light, it can lean a little more brown or taupe. In low light, it pulls more gray.

It’s pretty consistent, but the lighting in your room will definitely affect how it looks.

Is Warm Stone paint a good wall color?

Yes, especially if you want something warm, cozy, and a little moody. It’s great in bedrooms, living rooms, or anywhere you want that soft, inviting feel.

If painting a whole room feels like too much, start small — maybe a feature wall, vanity, or your kitchen island. Sometimes one pop of a deep color is all you need.

Thanks for reading!