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Ref. #ADA193 · 405-3DB

Breakwall

37%LRV Value
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Breakwall 405-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ADA193, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morris Room Grey from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Breakwall Technical Profile

HEX Code#ADA193
RGB173, 161, 147
LRV36.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy

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Breakwall in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Breakwall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyBreakwall
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMorris Room Grey

Morris Room Grey

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Heron Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Rocky Mountain Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Garden Wall

Behr

Nearly identical

Quicksand

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mocha Mousse

Kilz

Nearly identical

Drifting Sand

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Big Spender

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Smoked Oyster

Valspar

Nearly identical

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Breakwall

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Breakwall

#ADA193

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Breakwall

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Roadside

Complement

Enchanted Evening Blue

Breakwall Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Whistler

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Desert Varnish

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Fairy Wing

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fanciful Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misted Green

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Endless Summer

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Breakwall.

Greywood

Dutch Boy · 423-3DB

#ABA793

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Promenade Gray

Dutch Boy · 422-4DB

#B0AB9C

Claystone

Dutch Boy · 403-3DB

#B1A3A1

Shale Ridge

Dutch Boy · 421-3DB

#B2AC9C

Sanded Grout

Dutch Boy · 412-4DB

#BCA493

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Breakwall — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Breakwall have?
Breakwall 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 Breakwall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Breakwall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwall are Morris Room Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Heron Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Mega Greige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Breakwall'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 Breakwall?
Breakwall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.5, 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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