Gridlock 404-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #78635E, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raisin in the Sun from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #78635E · 404-6DB
Gridlock
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gridlock Technical Profile
HEX Code#78635E
RGB120, 99, 94
Estimated LRV13.7
UndertoneNeutral
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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 →
Raisin in the Sun
Dunn-Edwards
#78615C
Close digital match
French Truffle
Behr
#7A625D
Close digital match
Bold Brandy
PPG
#796660
Close digital match
Cocoa Berry
Valspar
#7B6863
Close digital match
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#7B645A
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#7A5F5A
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#715F58
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#786257
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#6E5955
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#6F595D
Visible digital difference
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#755C48
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Colors That Work With Gridlock
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gridlock
#78635E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D8E6C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gridlock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gridlock 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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Gridlock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gridlock have?
Gridlock 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 Gridlock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gridlock are Raisin in the Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), French Truffle by Behr (a close digital match), Bold Brandy by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gridlock'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 Gridlock?
Gridlock has a estimated lightness value of 13.7, 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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