Graduation Cap 429-7DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2B3A40, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Puerto Deseado from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2B3A40 · 429-7DB
Graduation Cap
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Graduation Cap in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Graduation Cap in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGraduation Cap
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPuerto Deseado
Puerto Deseado
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dark Night
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Night Shade
Behr
Very similar
Black Green
RAL
Very similar
Regent Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night Magic
Kilz
Very similar
Midnight Hour
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Viridian Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Mountain Midnight
Valspar
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Graduation Cap
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Graduation Cap
#2B3A40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3F465F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Graduation Cap
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Graduation Cap 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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Graduation Cap — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Graduation Cap have?
Graduation Cap by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Graduation Cap in your own space before committing.
What colors match Graduation Cap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graduation Cap are Puerto Deseado by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Night Shade by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Graduation Cap'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 Graduation Cap?
Graduation Cap has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Graduation Cap's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.