Blackened Kettle 439-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4F4842, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Fox from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F4842 · 439-7DB
Blackened Kettle
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blackened Kettle Technical Profile
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Blackened Kettle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blackened Kettle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBlackened Kettle
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBlack Fox
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Binoculars
Kilz
Nearly identical
Midsummer Night
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Espresso Beans
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mink
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Moss Glen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Pin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Olive
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blackened Kettle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blackened Kettle
#4F4842
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76744E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackened Kettle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackened Kettle 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 Blackened Kettle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blackened Kettle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackened Kettle have?
Blackened Kettle 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 Blackened Kettle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blackened Kettle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened Kettle are Black Fox by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Binoculars by Kilz (a near-identical match), Midsummer Night by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blackened Kettle'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 Blackened Kettle?
Blackened Kettle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blackened Kettle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.