Garden Stone 437-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6C8C8, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #C6C8C8 · 437-2DB
Garden Stone
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Garden Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6C8C8
RGB198, 200, 200
Estimated LRV57.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Burnished Metal
Behr
#C7CAC9
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Gray Screen
Sherwin-Williams
#C6CACA
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Paternoster
Hirshfield's
#C7C7C6
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Gravity
Valspar
#C6C9CB
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Silver Polish
Dunn-Edwards
#C6C6C6
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Silverado
Kilz
#CACBCC
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Sacred Spring
Vista Paint
#C7CBCD
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Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CBCBC9
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Silver Reflection
PPG
#C0C4C6
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Colors That Work With Garden Stone
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Garden Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Stone are Burnished Metal by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Paternoster by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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