Minnesota Pines 328-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #42514A, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moss Cottage from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #42514A · 328-7DB
Minnesota Pines
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Choosing Dutch Boy Minnesota Pines
Keep code 328-7DB with your shortlist. Compare the available alternatives with the original sample in both daylight and evening light before choosing a replacement.
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- Dunn-Edwards Moss Cottage #42544C
- Vista Paint Gedney Green #43544F
- Hirshfield's Green Column #465149
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Minnesota Pines Technical Profile
HEX Code#42514A
RGB66, 81, 74
Estimated LRV7.5
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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Compare alternatives to Minnesota Pines
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Moss Cottage
Dunn-Edwards
#42544C
Close digital match
Gedney Green
Vista Paint
#43544F
Close digital match
Green Column
Hirshfield's
#465149
Close digital match
Evergreen Field
Behr
#47534F
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Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams
#424C44
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Peacock House
Valspar
#405550
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Hidden Falls
Benjamin Moore
#425552
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Night Watch
PPG
#3C504F
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Alpine Valley
Kilz
#425649
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Basalt Grey
RAL
#4E5754
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Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
#464C49
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Colors That Work With Minnesota Pines
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minnesota Pines
#42514A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F7577
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minnesota Pines
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minnesota Pines 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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Minnesota Pines — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minnesota Pines have?
Minnesota Pines 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 Minnesota Pines from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minnesota Pines are Moss Cottage by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gedney Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Huntington Woods by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Minnesota Pines'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 Minnesota Pines?
Minnesota Pines has a estimated lightness value 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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