Ironside 422-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #575449, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roycroft Bronze Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #575449 · 422-7DB
Ironside
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ironside Technical Profile
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Ironside in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ironside in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyIronside
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Bronze Green
Roycroft Bronze Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tavern Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chiaroscuro
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Windgate Hill
Behr
Nearly identical
Olive Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Olive Black
PPG
Very similar
Monogram
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ironside
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ironside
#575449
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#737F54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ironside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ironside 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 Ironside.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ironside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ironside have?
Ironside 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 Ironside in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ironside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ironside are Roycroft Bronze Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tavern Charcoal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chiaroscuro by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ironside'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 Ironside?
Ironside has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ironside's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.