Frosted Silver 435-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D6D8D9, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Shimmer from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D8D9 · 435-1DB
Frosted Silver
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frosted Silver Technical Profile
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Frosted Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFrosted Silver
Nearly identical
BehrGray Shimmer
Gray Shimmer
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Setting
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peregrine
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Genesis
Kilz
Nearly identical
Windchill
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Palace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Silver
#D6D8D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted Silver 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 Frosted Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Silver have?
Frosted Silver 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 Frosted Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Silver are Gray Shimmer by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Setting by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peregrine by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted Silver'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 Frosted Silver?
Frosted Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Frosted Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.