Gunmetal Green 321-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5D5949, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Gate from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5949 · 321-7DB
Gunmetal Green
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gunmetal Green Technical Profile
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Gunmetal Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gunmetal Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGunmetal Green
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGarden Gate
Garden Gate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Moss Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Aegean Olive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Monogram
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Monogram
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Amazon Silt
Valspar
Nearly identical
Landmark Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Chiaroscuro
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gunmetal Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gunmetal Green
#5D5949
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#758257
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gunmetal Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gunmetal Green 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 Gunmetal Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gunmetal Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gunmetal Green have?
Gunmetal Green by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Gunmetal Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gunmetal Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gunmetal Green are Garden Gate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Reduced Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Moss Rock by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gunmetal Green'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 Gunmetal Green?
Gunmetal Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gunmetal Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.