Hooting Owl 420-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7D7162, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Fog from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D7162 · 420-5DB
Hooting Owl
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hooting Owl Technical Profile
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Hooting Owl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hooting Owl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyHooting Owl
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCoastal Fog
Coastal Fog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coastal Fog
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Library Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fairview Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ash Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Thunderstruck
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoked Oak Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Olive Sawdust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hooting Owl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hooting Owl
#7D7162
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EA171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hooting Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hooting Owl 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 Hooting Owl.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hooting Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hooting Owl have?
Hooting Owl 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 Hooting Owl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hooting Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hooting Owl are Coastal Fog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Portobello by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coastal Fog by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hooting Owl'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 Hooting Owl?
Hooting Owl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.1, 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 Hooting Owl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.