Explore the Shore 426-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9FAAA6, LRV 39 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greyhound from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FAAA6 · 426-5DB
Explore the Shore
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Explore the Shore Technical Profile
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Explore the Shore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Explore the Shore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyExplore the Shore
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGreyhound
Greyhound
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eventide
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dream Weaver
Valspar
Nearly identical
Casting Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Casual Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Polaris
PPG
Very similar
Waterby
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Explore the Shore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Explore the Shore
#9FAAA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A8AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Explore the Shore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Explore the Shore 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Explore the Shore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Explore the Shore have?
Explore the Shore by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Explore the Shore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Explore the Shore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Explore the Shore are Greyhound by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Piedmont Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Eventide by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Explore the Shore'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 Explore the Shore?
Explore the Shore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Explore the Shore's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.