Payphone 434-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A6AEB2, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Fog from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6AEB2 · 434-3DB
Payphone
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Payphone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Payphone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPayphone
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMorning Fog
Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gull Wing Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mirror Mirror
PPG
Nearly identical
Marinescape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cystern
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cystern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Metropolis
Valspar
Very similar
Chance of Rain
Behr
Very similar
Sensual Silver
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Payphone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Payphone
#A6AEB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Payphone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Payphone 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
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Payphone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Payphone have?
Payphone 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 Payphone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Payphone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Payphone are Morning Fog by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gull Wing Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mirror Mirror by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Payphone'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 Payphone?
Payphone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.6, 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
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 Payphone's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.