Silvery Gray 436-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C7CBCC, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pelican Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7CBCC · 436-2DB
Silvery Gray
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silvery Gray Technical Profile
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Silvery Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silvery 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 BoySilvery Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sacred Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gravity
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hush
Behr
Nearly identical
Sacred Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cloud Computing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silverado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silver Reflection
PPG
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silvery Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silvery Gray
#C7CBCC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silvery Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silvery 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 Silvery 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.
Silvery Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silvery Gray have?
Silvery 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 Silvery Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silvery Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silvery Gray are Pelican Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sacred Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Evening Shadow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silvery 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 Silvery Gray?
Silvery Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silvery Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.