Misted Silver 445-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CBC7C2, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #CBC7C2 · 445-1DB
Misted Silver
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Misted Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBC7C2
RGB203, 199, 194
Estimated LRV57.4
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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#CCC7C2
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#C7C4BF
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#CAC7C4
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Kilz
#C8C6C2
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Sutton Place Grey
PPG
#C7C3BF
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Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CCC6
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Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
#C6C3C0
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Wish
Benjamin Moore
#D0CBC3
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Misted Silver
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Misted Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misted Silver are French Castle by Behr (a close digital match), Race Track by Behr (a close digital match), Graycloth by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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