Drifted Wood 443-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ADA295, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mega Greige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADA295 · 443-3DB
Drifted Wood
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Drifted Wood Technical Profile
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Drifted Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Drifted Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDrifted Wood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMega Greige
Mega Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heron Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Quail Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Quicksand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kelmscott
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Drifted Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drifted Wood
#ADA295
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drifted Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drifted Wood 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 Drifted Wood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Drifted Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drifted Wood have?
Drifted Wood 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 Drifted Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Drifted Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drifted Wood are Mega Greige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Morris Room Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rocky Mountain Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Drifted Wood'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 Drifted Wood?
Drifted Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Drifted Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.