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Earth Stone
A dark brown with subtle grey undertone, inspired by the hue of stonework, allowing it to sit perfectly with natural building materials.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COLOUR?
Colour Overview
- Can adapt between a dark beige in direct light to a grey-beige out of light
- Offers traditional charm with a contemporary edge
- Compliments natural materials such as stone and wood
- Light enough not to feel washed out while dark enough to add depth
Ideal for: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Complementary colours: White, Off-White
Undertones: Grey
Style: Ideal for homes with period architectural
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Insights from the experts
EXPERT INSIGHTS
How to use Earth Stone
Earth Stone is surprisingly versatile thanks to its grey undertones which helps it feel both traditional and modern depending on how it is used. It performs best with ample sunlight, where the richer hues are highlighted and the risk of any flatness is minimised.
On rural properties Earth Stone complements natural surrounding beautifully, while on terraced properties adds a sophisticated touch that is visually interesting without feeling out of place.
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Colour Combinations
The warmth of earthy shades benefits from a crisp contrast from White, which offers a clean edge that defines and elevates the overall look of your home. While warmer off-whites and neutrals can also be used, the yellow undertones can blend rather than define. To finish off your colour scheme, we love Black on other details like doors and windows for a kerb appeal that is balanced, timeless and feels considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Would Earth Stone work on all types of homes?
Earth Stone is one of the most versatile shades of our earthy, brown masonry paint shades because it’s a warm brown shade with slight grey undertones. On traditional homes, it creates a natural and grounded aesthetic that blends well with rural surroundings. On more modern homes, the grey and brown colour balance creates a perfect blend of contemporary and rural, its understated and works well with minimal landscape designs.
Can Earth Stone masonry paint be applied to different surfaces?
Yes – Earth Stone can be applied to a wide variety of exterior wall surfaces including brick, render, stone and concrete. Also, it can be used on previously painted walls with proper preparation and is the perfect colour for any surface due to the formulation and its soft grey and brown tones.
Is earth stone masonry paint too dark a shade for a full home transformation?
Earth Stone is a mid-depth shade of brown masonry paint that brings character to any property. It’s warmth softens large surfaces, while the grey undertone balances and calms its surroundings.
How does Earth Stone compare to similar masonry paint shades like Brown Sugar or Beige?
Earth Stone sits somewhere in between the depth of Brown Sugar and the richness of Beige. While Brown Sugar leans toward a rich hue and Beige stays golden, Earth Stone has a muted depth due to its grey tone. It’s ideal for people who want an earthy, warm aesthetic without being too yellow or bright.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Order your Earth Stone sampleWhen choosing a colour to paint the outside of your home, you want to be confident you’ve made the right choice, especially when using a masonry paint that will last over 25 years like Emperor Masonry Paint.
The best way to test paint colors is with our hand-painted colour cards. These can be moved around to see a colour in different lights and times of day to see how the colour will look in practice.
Similar colours
Brown Sugar
A biscuit beige colour that has a beautiful ability to enrich any outdoor space, as well as bring an earthy, nature-inspired feel to your home.
Beige
A mid beige with a sandstone inspired hue, perfect for a pigment rich finish for either exterior walls or trim such as sills and plinths.
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