Throwing Shade DEGR45 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B4B0A9, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone Harbor from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4B0A9 · DEGR45
Throwing Shade
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Throwing Shade Technical Profile
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Throwing Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Throwing Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsThrowing Shade
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStone Harbor
Stone Harbor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Laid Back Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Mercurial
PPG
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pussywillow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Driftwood Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Praise Giving
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rocky Bluffs
Valspar
Very similar
Praise Giving
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Throwing Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Throwing Shade
#B4B0A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Throwing Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Throwing Shade Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Throwing Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Throwing Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Throwing Shade have?
Throwing Shade by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Throwing Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Throwing Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Throwing Shade are Stone Harbor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Laid Back Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Mercurial by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Throwing Shade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Throwing Shade?
Throwing Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Throwing Shade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.