Stonington Gray Bathroom
The Best Stormy Gray – Stonington Gray: LRV, Undertones & More!
Gorgeous gray paint colours are a dime a dozen these days, it's enough to make you go loonie – get it? (funny if you're a Canadian…or not). But that doesn't mean they're all worth sampling. In fact, there are only a dozen or so grays that I repeatedly refer to in my E-Design consultations and Stonington Gray is one of them.
And not only is Stonington Gray in my personal top 10 gray paint colours, but it's also one of BENJAMIN MOORE'S TOP gray colours, beating out the EVER-popular Revere Pewter! So, let's see what makes this gray paint colour so great.
What type of paint colour is Stonington Gray? Is it a warm or cool gray?
Stonington Gray is a gray paint colour that isn't warm but also isn't as icy cold as some gray paint colours – in my magical world (full of wine and brief flashes of Ryan Reynold's in a Speedo), I often refer to it as a 'slightly stormy gray'. It also has its own special blend of undertones, which we'll get into below.
Photo by Jen Wynia Photography
What's the LRV of Stonington Gray?
The LRV of Stonington Gray is 59, which means it's a light depth colour, but not a 'light and fresh' gray paint colour – it has a bit more meat on its bones.
Paint Colours and LRV: The Ultimate Guide You Need to Read
Photo by Jen Wynia Photography
What are the undertones of Stonington Gray? Will my walls look blue or green?
Stonington Gray DOES favour a mild blue undertone that can sometimes slide just a wee willy wink blue-green. Rarely does it flash purple, but like almost ANY gray, it can be encouraged in the right environment. Remember, every gray has undertones, so you may as well hone in on the ones that best suit your room and its furnishings! That being said, how YOU see a paint colour can be open to personal perception and can also be swayed by your exposure and interior finishes.
This next photo is a great example of Stonington's undertones…
Look at the top right wall in the above photo and you'll see a blue undertone. Look to the left and you'll see a warmer green undertone. FULL-EXPOSURE BABY (the best kind)! The right side is getting more north-facing light, whereas the left side of the photo has more of a south-facing influence. DAMN, I love this stuff.
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Let's take a quick break to talk about paint samples…
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- If you keep the samples on their white paper, you can move them around the room
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What white trim or cabinet paint colours are best with Stonington Gray walls?
GOOD QUESTION! I've seen Stonington partnered up with soft, warm whites like Simply White and Cloud White, however, you can also go whiter, for example…
- Sherwin Williams High Reflective White
- Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
These whites are among some of the TRUEST whites and would show a clean, more crisp contrast with Stonington Gray walls.
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If you do happen to choose an overly warm white, the COOL blue of Stonington can over-react with the yellow that's in most warm whites and they will enhance each other. Enhance means that the blue in Stonington can make the yellow in your white look stronger, and the yellow can, in turn, make the blue look stronger. Some people don't mind this look…I am not some people.
Read more: The 8 Best Benjamin Moore White Paint Colours
What Sherwin Williams paint colours are the same as or similar to Stonington Gray?
When it comes to getting an EXACT match, you'll never find it as there will always be a shift in undertones, depth and temperature. However, Sherwin Williams has a few paint colours with similar intents, such as…
- Sherwin Williams Tinsmith
- Sherwin Williams Silverplate
- Sherwin Williams Big Chill
BTW, if you're thinking of colour matching (ie: having Sherwin Williams make a Benjamin Moore colour) you MIGHT just want to read this first!
How does Stonington Gray compare to other gray paint colours?
When doing my E-Design, I often have clients who are deciding between Stonington Gray and a few other popular grays and they just can't decide which is their favourite. Remember, a lot of the time, it's not about what's best for you, it's about what's best for your room, and learning about the differences between colours can help you make the best choice!
The difference between Stonington Gray & Gray Owl
Stonington Gray and Gray Owl are often in the running together. And while they're certainly in the same ballpark, they're hitting to different sides of the field.
Stonington Gray has an LRV of 59. Gray Owl has an LRV of 65, so there's a SOLID difference in depth there (learn more here). Stonington is almost light-medium depth, whereas Gray Owl is tucked nicely in the light range. If you want to learn more about the differences between these two colours, read HERE.
The difference between Stonington Gray & Wickham Gray
Wickham Gray is kind of like a lighter Stonington Gray. It has similar undertone tendencies, but they can sometimes come up a bit more in Wickham. Wickham Gray has an LRV of 69, so it's considerably lighter than Stonington, but still in the light range.
WICKHAM GRAY
The difference between Stonington Gray & Sherwin Williams Tinsmith
These two are kissin' cousins. Tinsmith is another one of my fave cool gray paint colours with its subtle blue undertone. Both Stonington and Tinsmith have similar LRV's, clocking in at 59/57, but Tinsmith is slightly less likely to slide blue-green and is more committed to its blue undertone.
TINSMITH
Not sure if Stonington Gray is the best colour for you and your home? I've got more!
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