Neptune'S Rings 431-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #849BA3, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rainy Season from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #849BA3 · 431-3DB
Neptune'S Rings
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Neptune'S Rings Technical Profile
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Neptune'S Rings in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Neptune'S Rings in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyNeptune'S Rings
Nearly identical
BehrRainy Season
Rainy Season
Behr
Nearly identical
Impressionist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Province Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Water .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Whirlpool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Symphony Of Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Melody
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Totally Scientific
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean Melody
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cape Cod Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Neptune'S Rings
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Neptune'S Rings
#849BA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Neptune'S Rings
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Neptune'S Rings 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 Neptune'S Rings.
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Neptune'S Rings — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Neptune'S Rings have?
Neptune'S Rings by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Neptune'S Rings in your own space before committing.
What colors match Neptune'S Rings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Neptune'S Rings are Rainy Season by Behr (a near-identical match), Impressionist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Province Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Neptune'S Rings'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 Neptune'S Rings?
Neptune'S Rings has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Neptune'S Rings's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.