Natural Gray by Dutch Boy paint color
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Ref. #878787 · VS-9332

Natural Gray

24%LRV Value
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Natural Gray VS-9332 is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #878787, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Natural Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#878787
RGB135, 135, 135
LRV24.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy

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Natural Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Natural 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 BoyNatural Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStone Gray

Stone Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Falcon Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Dover Gray

PPG

Nearly identical

Cinder

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Grey Suit

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cast in Stone

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pearl Dark Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Approaching Storm

Kilz

Very similar

Plummett

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Subtle Shadow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Classic French Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Natural Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Natural Gray

#878787

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9985

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Natural Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dover Gray

Complement

Dover Gray

Natural Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Rosebud Pink

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Strawberry Sorbet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Candytuft

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grass Clippings

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misted Green

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aquatica

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Natural Gray.

Promising Gray

Dutch Boy · 439-4DB

#8C877F

Dusked Purple

Dutch Boy · 343-5DB

#888692

Cattails

Dutch Boy · 427-5DB

#7C8E87

Deep Wisteria

Dutch Boy · 341-5DB

#808594

Castle Wood

Dutch Boy · 445-4DB

#958B8E

Seemingly Perfect

Dutch Boy · 443-4DB

#978A7F

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Natural Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Natural Gray have?
Natural 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 Natural Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Gray are Stone Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Looking Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Falcon Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural Gray?
Natural Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.2, 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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