Dark and Stormy 436-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #535556, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maximum Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #535556 · 436-7DB
Dark and Stormy
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark and Stormy Technical Profile
HEX Code#535556
RGB83, 85, 86
Estimated LRV9.0
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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#555657
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Motor Gray
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#545658
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Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
#505456
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Dunn-Edwards
#515252
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Muskeg Grey
Valspar
#545659
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Gray
Benjamin Moore
#585858
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Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
#585858
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Black Widow
PPG
#575958
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Colorhouse
#535654
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Colors That Work With Dark and Stormy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark and Stormy
#535556
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#585F84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark and Stormy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark and Stormy 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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Dark and Stormy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark and Stormy have?
Dark and Stormy 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 Dark and Stormy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark and Stormy are Maximum Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Motor Gray by Kilz (a close digital match), Hopper Head by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark and Stormy'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 Dark and Stormy?
Dark and Stormy has a estimated lightness value of 9.0, 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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