Cathedral Spire 423-2DB is a beige paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C1BCA7, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grassland from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1BCA7 · 423-2DB
Cathedral Spire
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cathedral Spire Technical Profile
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Cathedral Spire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cathedral Spire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCathedral Spire
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGrassland
Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sacred Olive Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Jackson Antique
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Senora Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Organic Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Jackson Antique
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Snake Charmer
Valspar
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Vert de Terre
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cathedral Spire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cathedral Spire
#C1BCA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cathedral Spire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cathedral Spire 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 Cathedral Spire.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cathedral Spire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cathedral Spire have?
Cathedral Spire by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cathedral Spire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cathedral Spire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cathedral Spire are Grassland by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sacred Olive Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Jackson Antique by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cathedral Spire'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 Cathedral Spire?
Cathedral Spire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cathedral Spire's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.