Grayed Foundry 426-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #889594, 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.
Ref. #889594 · 426-6DB
Grayed Foundry
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Grayed Foundry Technical Profile
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Grayed Foundry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grayed Foundry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGrayed Foundry
Nearly identical
ValsparSkyscraper
Skyscraper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brewster Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pools of Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Gustavian Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Standish Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Scarborough
PPG
Very similar
Downpour
Kilz
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Morning at Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grayed Foundry
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Grayed Foundry.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grayed Foundry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grayed Foundry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grayed Foundry are Skyscraper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pools of Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grayed Foundry's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.