Pearly Gray 442-1DB is a beige paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFD9D2, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #DFD9D2 · 442-1DB
Pearly Gray
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pearly Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFD9D2
RGB223, 217, 210
Estimated LRV70.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandDutch Boy
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Simple White
Sherwin-Williams
#DFD9D2
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Whitecliff Beige
PPG
#E0D9D1
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Vanilla Steam
Valspar
#E1DAD2
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Creme De La Creme
Behr
#E1DBD5
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Venetian Wall
Vista Paint
#E2DCD4
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Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
#E3DCD6
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Heirloom Shade
Dunn-Edwards
#DCD8D4
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Silver Bells
Benjamin Moore
#DDDAD6
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Flying Dove
Kilz
#DED8CD
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Colors That Work With Pearly Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pearly Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearly Gray are Simple White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Whitecliff Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Vanilla Steam by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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