Cattails 427-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7C8E87, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Underseas from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #7C8E87 · 427-5DB
Cattails
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cattails Technical Profile
HEX Code#7C8E87
RGB124, 142, 135
Estimated LRV25.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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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#7C8E87
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Colors That Work With Cattails
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cattails
#7C8E87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A9AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cattails
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cattails 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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Cattails — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cattails have?
Cattails by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Cattails from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cattails are Underseas by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blueridge Fir by Valspar (a very close match), Garden Oasis by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cattails'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 Cattails?
Cattails has a estimated lightness value of 25.4, 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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Why Cattails's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.