Colonial Gray 422-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C5C4B5, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dillard from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C5C4B5 · 422-2DB
Colonial Gray
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Colonial Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5C4B5
RGB197, 196, 181
Estimated LRV54.7
UndertoneNeutral
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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Vista Paint
#C4C2B1
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#C9C7B6
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Arbor Hollow
Behr
#C1C2B4
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Winterwood
Benjamin Moore
#C2C0B2
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Valspar
#CAC8B7
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#CAC8B6
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#C0C2B3
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Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
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#BEBFB2
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#CDC9BB
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Colors That Work With Colonial Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Gray
#C5C4B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Gray 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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Colonial Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Gray have?
Colonial Gray by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Colonial Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Gray are Dillard by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Palatine by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Arbor Hollow by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Colonial Gray'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 Colonial Gray?
Colonial Gray has a estimated lightness value of 54.7, 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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