Graduation Cap 429-7DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2B3A40, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #2B3A40 · 429-7DB
Graduation Cap
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Graduation Cap Technical Profile
HEX Code#2B3A40
RGB43, 58, 64
Estimated LRV3.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy
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#303D44
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Colors That Work With Graduation Cap
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Graduation Cap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graduation Cap are Puerto Deseado by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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