Monument Gray 433-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8B9BA5, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is In Good Taste from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B9BA5 · 433-4DB
Monument Gray
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monument Gray Technical Profile
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Monument Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monument Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMonument Gray
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sIn Good Taste
In Good Taste
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lost At Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Brookview
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Relaxing Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Daphne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coastline
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Winding River
Kilz
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monument Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monument Gray
#8B9BA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monument Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monument Gray 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 Monument Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Monument Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monument Gray have?
Monument Gray 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 Monument Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monument Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monument Gray are In Good Taste by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lost At Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Brookview by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Monument Gray'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 Monument Gray?
Monument Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Monument Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.