Ref. #878787 · VS-9332
Natural Gray
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Gray Technical Profile
What color is Natural Gray? It's a deep neutral gray with the hex code #878787. Colors similar to Natural Gray include Dunn-Edwards Looking Glass, PPG Dover Gray, Benjamin Moore Cinder. Natural Gray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Natural Gray creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Natural Gray is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Natural Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Natural 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 Natural 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.
Natural Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Gray have?
Natural Gray by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Natural Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Looking Glass by Dunn-Edwards (#888786), Dover Gray by PPG (#848585), Cinder by Benjamin Moore (#878684). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Natural Gray?
Natural Gray has an LRV of 24.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.