Hooting Owl 420-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7D7162, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #7D7162 · 420-5DB
Hooting Owl
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hooting Owl Technical Profile
HEX Code#7D7162
RGB125, 113, 98
Estimated LRV17.1
UndertoneNeutral
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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#7D7263
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#7E7264
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#7F7263
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Fairview Taupe
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#7D7262
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#7D7363
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#7C7366
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#786E61
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#827462
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Colors That Work With Hooting Owl
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hooting Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hooting Owl are Coastal Fog by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Portobello by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coastal Fog by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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