Mertie Kay 425-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #455049, LRV 8 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Column from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #455049 · 425-7DB
Mertie Kay
8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mertie Kay Technical Profile
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Mertie Kay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mertie Kay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMertie Kay
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGreen Column
Green Column
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Column
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Evergreen Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Aged Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Huntington Woods
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Charcoal Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Topsoil
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mertie Kay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mertie Kay
#455049
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#507873
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mertie Kay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mertie Kay 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
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Mertie Kay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mertie Kay have?
Mertie Kay by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Mertie Kay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mertie Kay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mertie Kay are Green Column by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Green Column by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Olympic Range by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mertie Kay'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 Mertie Kay?
Mertie Kay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, 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 Mertie Kay's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.