Fair-Minded Gray 438-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B9BAB6, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Granite from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9BAB6 · 438-3DB
Fair-Minded Gray
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fair-Minded Gray Technical Profile
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Fair-Minded Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fair-Minded Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFair-Minded Gray
Nearly identical
PPGFresh Granite
Fresh Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Classic Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Urban Sunrise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Streamlined Silver
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Chalice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Zephyr
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rand Moon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fair-Minded Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fair-Minded Gray
#B9BAB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fair-Minded Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fair-Minded 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Fair-Minded Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fair-Minded Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fair-Minded Gray have?
Fair-Minded Gray 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 Fair-Minded Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fair-Minded Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fair-Minded Gray are Fresh Granite by PPG (a near-identical match), Half Dome by PPG (a near-identical match), Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fair-Minded 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 Fair-Minded Gray?
Fair-Minded Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.8, 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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