Future Gray 445-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ADA4A7, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Truly Taupe from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #ADA4A7 · 445-3DB
Future Gray
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Future Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADA4A7
RGB173, 164, 167
Estimated LRV38.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Future Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Future Gray
#ADA4A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8B85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Future Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Future 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
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Future Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Future Gray have?
Future Gray by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Future Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Future Gray are Truly Taupe by PPG (a close digital match), Heather Ridge by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Beguiling Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Future 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 Future Gray?
Future Gray has a estimated lightness value of 38.2, 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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