Ironed Gray 436-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A4A7A6, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chain Reaction from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A4A7A6 · 436-4DB
Ironed Gray
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ironed Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4A7A6
RGB164, 167, 166
Estimated LRV38.3
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chain Reaction
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#A4A6A4
Close digital match
Gris
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#A5A9A8
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Titanic Grey
Vista Paint
#A1A4A3
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Stepping Stone
PPG
#A4A7A4
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Slate
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#A4A9A9
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White Aluminium
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#A5A5A5
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Techile
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#9FA1A1
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Colors That Work With Ironed Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ironed Gray
#A4A7A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ironed Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ironed Gray 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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Ironed Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ironed Gray have?
Ironed Gray 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 Ironed Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ironed Gray are Chain Reaction by Behr (a close digital match), Gris by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Titanic Grey by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ironed Gray'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 Ironed Gray?
Ironed Gray has a estimated lightness value of 38.3, 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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Why Ironed Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.