Misted Silver 445-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CBC7C2, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Castle from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBC7C2 · 445-1DB
Misted Silver
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Misted Silver Technical Profile
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Misted Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misted Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMisted Silver
Nearly identical
BehrFrench Castle
French Castle
Behr
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sutton Place Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misted Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misted Silver
#CBC7C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misted Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misted Silver 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 Misted Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misted Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misted Silver have?
Misted Silver 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 Misted Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misted Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misted Silver are French Castle by Behr (a near-identical match), Race Track by Behr (a near-identical match), Graycloth by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misted Silver'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 Misted Silver?
Misted Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Misted Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.