Cattails 427-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7C8E87, 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.
Ref. #7C8E87 · 427-5DB
Cattails
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cattails Technical Profile
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Cattails in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cattails in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCattails
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsUnderseas
Underseas
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blueridge Fir
Valspar
Very similar
Garden Oasis
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gray Pepper
Behr
Very similar
Scarborough
PPG
Very similar
Armor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Miracle Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dowager
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cattails
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cattails.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cattails in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cattails from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cattails are Underseas by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cattails's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.