Seal Gray 447-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7C716E, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mink Suede from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #7C716E · 447-5DB
Seal Gray
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Seal Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#7C716E
RGB124, 113, 110
Estimated LRV17.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Mink Suede
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#7F7574
Close digital match
Gray Mountain
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#7A7372
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#7C6E6D
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#7F726B
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#797371
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#756E6D
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#786E70
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Colors That Work With Seal Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seal Gray
#7C716E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59878
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seal Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seal 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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Seal Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seal Gray have?
Seal Gray by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Seal Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seal Gray are Mink Suede by Valspar (a close digital match), Gray Mountain by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Hickory Cliff by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Seal 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 Seal Gray?
Seal Gray has a estimated lightness value of 17.2, 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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