Rochester Gray 429-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C2CFCF, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tradewind from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2CFCF · 429-2DB
Rochester Gray
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rochester Gray Technical Profile
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Rochester Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rochester 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 BoyRochester Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTradewind
Tradewind
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silver Bullet
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brittany Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milky Way
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grey Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Luna Light
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rochester Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rochester Gray
#C2CFCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rochester Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rochester 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 Rochester Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rochester Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rochester Gray have?
Rochester Gray 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 Rochester Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rochester Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rochester Gray are Tradewind by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tudor Ice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wool .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rochester 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 Rochester Gray?
Rochester Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Rochester Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.