A Touch of Gray 444-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CAC8CB, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elephant in the Room from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC8CB · 444-1DB
A Touch of Gray
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
A Touch of Gray Technical Profile
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A Touch of Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to A Touch of Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyA Touch of Gray
Nearly identical
ValsparElephant in the Room
Elephant in the Room
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rock Crystal
Behr
Nearly identical
Calamities
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fine Silver
PPG
Nearly identical
Sensitive Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Calamities
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Dangerous Robot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silverado
Kilz
Very similar
Violet Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With A Touch of Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
A Touch of Gray
#CAC8CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for A Touch of Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
A Touch of Gray 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to A Touch of Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
A Touch of Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does A Touch of Gray have?
A Touch of Gray by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 A Touch of Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match A Touch of Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to A Touch of Gray are Elephant in the Room by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rock Crystal by Behr (a near-identical match), Urban Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting A Touch of Gray'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 A Touch of Gray?
A Touch of Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why A Touch of Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.