Garden Stone 437-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6C8C8, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Metal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6C8C8 · 437-2DB
Garden Stone
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garden Stone Technical Profile
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Garden Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGarden Stone
Nearly identical
BehrBurnished Metal
Burnished Metal
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray Screen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Paternoster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gravity
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Polish
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silverado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sacred Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Silver Reflection
PPG
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Stone
#C6C8C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Stone 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 Garden Stone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Stone have?
Garden Stone 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 Garden Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Stone are Burnished Metal by Behr (a near-identical match), Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Paternoster by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Stone'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 Garden Stone?
Garden Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.