Ship'S Anchor 437-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #585858, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #585858 · 437-6DB
Ship'S Anchor
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ship'S Anchor Technical Profile
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Ship'S Anchor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ship'S Anchor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyShip'S Anchor
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGray
Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shadow Mountain
Behr
Nearly identical
Zombie
PPG
Nearly identical
Jet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Motor Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Muskeg Grey
Valspar
Very similar
Zen Retreat
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Zen Retreat
Vista Paint
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ship'S Anchor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ship'S Anchor
#585858
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88725B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ship'S Anchor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ship'S Anchor 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 Ship'S Anchor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ship'S Anchor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ship'S Anchor have?
Ship'S Anchor 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 Ship'S Anchor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ship'S Anchor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ship'S Anchor are Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Peppercorn by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shadow Mountain by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ship'S Anchor'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 Ship'S Anchor?
Ship'S Anchor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ship'S Anchor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.