Cauldron 437-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #41403E, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subway from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #41403E · 437-7DB
Cauldron
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cauldron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cauldron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCauldron
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSubway
Subway
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Evening Canyon
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Magic
PPG
Nearly identical
November Storms
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arrowhead
Valspar
Nearly identical
True Black
Kilz
Nearly identical
Black Jack
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black Olive
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cauldron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cauldron
#41403E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#656B47
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cauldron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cauldron 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 Cauldron.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cauldron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cauldron have?
Cauldron 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 Cauldron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cauldron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cauldron are Subway by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Evening Canyon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cauldron'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 Cauldron?
Cauldron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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Why Cauldron's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.