Pelican Beak 406-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8B776A, 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.
Ref. #8B776A · 406-5DB
Pelican Beak
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pelican Beak Technical Profile
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Pelican Beak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pelican Beak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPelican Beak
Nearly identical
ValsparZanzibar Spice
Zanzibar Spice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cedar Plank
Behr
Nearly identical
Rugged Individual
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beachcomber
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Portabella
PPG
Very similar
Tree Branch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Woodbridge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pelican Beak
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
Pure 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
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 Pelican Beak.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pelican Beak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pelican Beak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pelican Beak are Zanzibar Spice by Valspar (a near-identical match), Scented Candle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cedar Plank by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pelican Beak's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.