Minnesota Pines 328-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #42514A, 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.
Ref. #42514A · 328-7DB
Minnesota Pines
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Minnesota Pines Technical Profile
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Minnesota Pines in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Minnesota Pines in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMinnesota Pines
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMoss Cottage
Moss Cottage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gedney Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Column
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Evergreen Field
Behr
Very similar
Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peacock House
Valspar
Very similar
Hidden Falls
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night Watch
PPG
Very similar
Alpine Valley
Kilz
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minnesota Pines
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Minnesota Pines in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minnesota Pines from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minnesota Pines are Moss Cottage by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gedney Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Huntington Woods by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 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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