Plated Blue 434-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #6A7178, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crucible from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A7178 · 434-6DB
Plated Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Plated Blue Technical Profile
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Plated Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plated Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPlated Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparCrucible
Crucible
Valspar
Nearly identical
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Old Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Slate Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gray Shower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Storm
Behr
Nearly identical
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dusty Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plated Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plated Blue
#6A7178
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7373A2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plated Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plated Blue 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 Plated Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plated Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plated Blue have?
Plated Blue 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 Plated Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plated Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plated Blue are Crucible by Valspar (a near-identical match), Made in the Shade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Backwater by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plated Blue'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 Plated Blue?
Plated Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plated Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.