Shadowed Blue 428-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5D7274, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Riverway from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D7274 · 428-6DB
Shadowed Blue
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shadowed Blue Technical Profile
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Shadowed Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shadowed 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 BoyShadowed Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRiverway
Riverway
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Paradise City
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Paradise City
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Teal Woods
PPG
Nearly identical
Unreal Teal
Behr
Nearly identical
Brooding Storm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Knoxville Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Thunder
Valspar
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shadowed Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadowed Blue
#5D7274
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#697E9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadowed Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadowed 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 Shadowed 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.
Shadowed Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadowed Blue have?
Shadowed Blue 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 Shadowed Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shadowed Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadowed Blue are Riverway by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Paradise City by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Portsmouth Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shadowed 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 Shadowed Blue?
Shadowed Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, 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 Shadowed Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.