Elegant Gray 429-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A8B8B7, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Willow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A8B8B7 · 429-3DB
Elegant Gray
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elegant Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8B8B7
RGB168, 184, 183
Estimated LRV46.0
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Willow
PPG
#A8BBBA
Close digital match
Gray Wool
Behr
#A6B9BA
Close digital match
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Dunn-Edwards
#A9B9B5
Close digital match
Jolene
Valspar
#ACBCBD
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Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#ABBEBF
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Benjamin Moore
#A4B1AF
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#A6BBB7
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Colors That Work With Elegant Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elegant Gray
#A8B8B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elegant Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elegant 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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Elegant Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elegant Gray have?
Elegant 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 Elegant Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elegant Gray are Blue Willow by PPG (a close digital match), Gray Wool by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Wool by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elegant 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 Elegant Gray?
Elegant Gray has a estimated lightness value of 46.0, 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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