Pelican Beak 406-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8B776A, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zanzibar Spice from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #8B776A · 406-5DB
Pelican Beak
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pelican Beak Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B776A
RGB139, 119, 106
Estimated LRV19.7
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 Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Pelican Beak
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pelican Beak
#8B776A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A57F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pelican Beak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pelican Beak Room Palettes
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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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Pelican Beak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pelican Beak have?
Pelican Beak by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Pelican Beak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pelican Beak are Zanzibar Spice by Valspar (a close digital match), Scented Candle by Valspar (a close digital match), Cedar Plank by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pelican Beak'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 Pelican Beak?
Pelican Beak has a estimated lightness value of 19.7, 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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