Fair-Minded Gray

Fair-Minded Gray Technical Profile

What color is Dutch Boy Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB)? It's a medium cool gray — hex #B9BAB6, LRV 49. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fair-Minded Gray is PPG Fresh Granite — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Half Dome and Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray also close. Its LRV of 49 gives Fair-Minded Gray depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Fair-Minded Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. At mid depth, Fair-Minded Gray grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone. At mid depth Fair-Minded Gray holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.