Grayed Foundry 426-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #889594, estimated LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skyscraper from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #889594 · 426-6DB
Grayed Foundry
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Grayed Foundry Technical Profile
HEX Code#889594
RGB136, 149, 148
Estimated LRV28.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 →
Skyscraper
Valspar
#889594
Close digital match
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#8B9797
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Pools of Blue
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#859495
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#8C9997
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#85979A
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#809391
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Colors That Work With Grayed Foundry
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grayed Foundry
#889594
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grayed Foundry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grayed Foundry 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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Grayed Foundry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grayed Foundry have?
Grayed Foundry by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Grayed Foundry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grayed Foundry are Skyscraper by Valspar (a close digital match), Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pools of Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Grayed Foundry'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 Grayed Foundry?
Grayed Foundry has a estimated lightness value of 28.9, 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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Why Grayed Foundry's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.