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Cameo Stone

Behr · N160-1

The Analysis

Cameo Stone is a highly reflective neutral, thanks to its high Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4. It bounces significant light around a room, which effectively makes smaller or darker spaces feel more open and airy.

This color is best used as a versatile main wall paint or a primary base for an entire floor plan. It serves as an excellent neutral canvas that allows your furniture and art to become the focal point without competing for attention.

LRV 75

History & Origin

While it leans toward modern design, its soft, limestone-like quality fits well into updated traditional or transitional homes. It moves away from the stark, cold trends of the past decade in favor of a more approachable, grounded look.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyWhite

How to Use It

It works best in rooms where you want to maximize brightness, such as kitchens or living areas. Pair it with light-to-medium wood tones like white oak and matte black hardware to create a clean, contemporary contrast.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a clean, neutral backdrop that promotes a sense of order and calm. It is a restful shade that avoids the sterile, hospital-like feel of a pure bright white by introducing just enough warmth to feel lived-in.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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