Niagara Valley 422-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #858173, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lauriston Stone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #858173 · 422-5DB
Niagara Valley
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Niagara Valley Technical Profile
HEX Code#858173
RGB133, 129, 115
Estimated LRV21.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Niagara Valley
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Niagara Valley
#858173
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAB80
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Niagara Valley
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Niagara Valley Room Palettes
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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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Niagara Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Niagara Valley have?
Niagara Valley by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Niagara Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Niagara Valley are Lauriston Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Manuscript by Behr (a close digital match), Gunsmith Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Niagara Valley'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 Niagara Valley?
Niagara Valley has a estimated lightness value of 21.9, 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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