Dusky Gray 439-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A0998F, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pavestone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A0998F · 439-3DB
Dusky Gray
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusky Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0998F
RGB160, 153, 143
Estimated LRV32.2
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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Compare alternatives to Dusky Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pavestone
Sherwin-Williams
#A0998F
Close digital match
Coastal Villa
Valspar
#A1998E
Close digital match
Gothic Arch
Benjamin Moore
#9E978D
Close digital match
Beachwood Drive
Dunn-Edwards
#9F9890
Close digital match
Moon Rock
Behr
#A1998C
Close digital match
Gray By Me
PPG
#A1988B
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Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
#A49E94
Close digital match
Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
#A6A096
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Kilz
#A49D8F
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Farrow & Ball
#9F9389
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#9FA198
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Signal Grey
RAL
#969992
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Colors That Work With Dusky Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Gray
#A0998F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky 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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Dusky Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Gray have?
Dusky 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 Dusky Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Gray are Pavestone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Coastal Villa by Valspar (a close digital match), Gothic Arch by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusky 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 Dusky Gray?
Dusky Gray has a estimated lightness value of 32.2, 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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Why Dusky Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.