Anchored Blue 434-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #44484D, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cyberspace from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #44484D · 434-7DB
Anchored Blue
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Anchored Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#44484D
RGB68, 72, 77
Estimated LRV6.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Anchored Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cyberspace
Sherwin-Williams
#44484D
Close digital match
Black Horizon
Benjamin Moore
#45494E
Close digital match
Salem Black
Dunn-Edwards
#45494D
Close digital match
Winter Coat
Behr
#44494D
Close digital match
Railings
Farrow & Ball
#45484B
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Blue Grey
RAL
#474B4E
Close digital match
Witchcraft
PPG
#474C50
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Sooty Lashes
Valspar
#454B4F
Close digital match
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
#46474A
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Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
#46474A
Close digital match
Typewriter
Kilz
#424648
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Colorhouse
#3F4647
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Colors That Work With Anchored Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anchored Blue
#44484D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#514E76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anchored Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anchored Blue 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
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Anchored Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anchored Blue have?
Anchored Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Anchored Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anchored Blue are Cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Black Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Salem Black by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Anchored Blue'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 Anchored Blue?
Anchored Blue has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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