Espalier 423-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5D5C4D, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Osiris from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #5D5C4D · 423-6DB
Espalier
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Espalier Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D5C4D
RGB93, 92, 77
Estimated LRV10.5
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 Espalier
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Osiris
PPG
#5B5A4D
Close digital match
Mohegan Sage
Benjamin Moore
#605F51
Close digital match
Serpentine
Vista Paint
#605F51
Close digital match
Serpentine
Hirshfield's
#5E5E51
Close digital match
Fig Leaf
Behr
#5C5C4A
Close digital match
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
#5C594B
Close digital match
Hidden Trail
Sherwin-Williams
#5F5B4D
Close digital match
Night Safari
Valspar
#605F54
Similar digital color
Olive Court
Dunn-Edwards
#5F5D48
Similar digital color
Tea Leaf
Kilz
#66624B
Similar digital color
Beige Grey
RAL
#6D6552
Visible digital difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
#696346
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Espalier
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Espalier
#5D5C4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#718558
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Espalier
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Espalier 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
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Espalier — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Espalier have?
Espalier 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 Espalier from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Espalier are Osiris by PPG (a close digital match), Mohegan Sage by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Serpentine by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Espalier'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 Espalier?
Espalier has a estimated lightness value of 10.5, 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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