Niagara Valley 422-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #858173, 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.
Ref. #858173 · 422-5DB
Niagara Valley
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Niagara Valley Technical Profile
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Niagara Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Niagara Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyNiagara Valley
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLauriston Stone
Lauriston Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Manuscript
Behr
Nearly identical
Gunsmith Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mossy Aura
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rooted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tortuga
PPG
Nearly identical
Wildwood
Kilz
Very similar
Greystoke
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Fireplace Mantel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Niagara Valley
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Niagara Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Niagara Valley 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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Niagara Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Niagara Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Niagara Valley are Lauriston Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Manuscript by Behr (a near-identical match), Gunsmith Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Niagara Valley's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.