Orchid Black 443-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #504844, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mink from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #504844 · 443-7DB
Orchid Black
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Orchid Black Technical Profile
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Orchid Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Orchid Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOrchid Black
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMink
Mink
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tribal Drum
Behr
Nearly identical
Brown Velvet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Phantom Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Midsummer Night
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Orchid Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orchid Black
#504844
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#777150
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orchid Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orchid Black 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 Orchid Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Orchid Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orchid Black have?
Orchid Black 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 Orchid Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orchid Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orchid Black are Mink by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tribal Drum by Behr (a near-identical match), Espresso Macchiato by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Orchid Black'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 Orchid Black?
Orchid Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Orchid Black's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.