Stone House → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Stone House (2112-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Stone House
If you love Benjamin Moore Stone House but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Stone House (2112-40) is a medium-dark gray with cool stone gray undertones. A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 24.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Stone House and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Stone House. Cathedral Stone (VR082C) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Cathedral Stone is the closest Valspar option at LRV 25. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Stone House
Cathedral Stone is the closest Valspar option at LRV 25. Very close match.
| Stone House | Cathedral Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 24.55 | 25 |
| Hex | #9C9B95 | #9D9993 |
| Undertone | Cool Stone Gray | Warm Dark Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Stone House has cool stone gray undertones. A cool, stony mid-dark gray with subtle green undertones. The color of weathered limestone. Grounding and architectural.
Cathedral Stone has warm dark gray undertones. A warm, dark gray with stone-like undertones. Substantial and grounding, like the weathered stone of an old cathedral. More warm and earthy than a cool charcoal.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Stone House's cool stone gray quality may read differently than Cathedral Stone's warm dark gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Stone House in Your Room
The green undertone is subtle. Reads as a clean, cool gray in most conditions. Solid and reliable.
Cathedral Stone in Your Room
In bright light, the warm stone quality is visible. In dim rooms, it reads as a rich, warm dark gray. The warmth keeps it from feeling cold or industrial.
LRV and Brightness
Stone House has an LRV of 24.55, while Cathedral Stone has an LRV of 25. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Stone House
Benjamin Moore recommends Stone House for: exterior, accent wall, office, cabinets, bathroom vanity. With an LRV of 24.55, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Cathedral Stone is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, office, cabinets, front door. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Stone House (2112-40) is Cathedral Stone (VR082C) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Cathedral Stone is the closest Valspar option at LRV 25. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Stone House is a Benjamin Moore color with cool stone gray undertones and an LRV of 24.55. Cathedral Stone is a Valspar color with warm dark gray undertones and an LRV of 25. With a Delta E of 2.1, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.1, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.