Seemingly Perfect 443-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #978A7F, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hammered Silver from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #978A7F · 443-4DB
Seemingly Perfect
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Seemingly Perfect Technical Profile
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Seemingly Perfect in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seemingly Perfect in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySeemingly Perfect
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHammered Silver
Hammered Silver
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old English Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Film Fest
Behr
Nearly identical
State of Mind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Willow Branch
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eiffel Tower
PPG
Nearly identical
Stardust
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seemingly Perfect
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seemingly Perfect
#978A7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seemingly Perfect
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seemingly Perfect 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 Seemingly Perfect.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seemingly Perfect — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seemingly Perfect have?
Seemingly Perfect 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 Seemingly Perfect in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seemingly Perfect from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seemingly Perfect are Hammered Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old English Castle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Film Fest by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seemingly Perfect'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 Seemingly Perfect?
Seemingly Perfect has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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