Pearly Gray 442-1DB is a beige paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFD9D2, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simple White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD9D2 · 442-1DB
Pearly Gray
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pearly Gray Technical Profile
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Pearly Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pearly Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPearly Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSimple White
Simple White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whitecliff Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Vanilla Steam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Creme De La Creme
Behr
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Heirloom Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearly Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearly Gray
#DFD9D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearly Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearly Gray 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 Pearly Gray.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pearly Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearly Gray have?
Pearly Gray by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pearly Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pearly Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearly Gray are Simple White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Whitecliff Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Vanilla Steam by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pearly Gray'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 Pearly Gray?
Pearly Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Pearly Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.