Smoldered 444-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7F7A7D, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night on the Moors from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #7F7A7D · 444-4DB
Smoldered
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smoldered Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F7A7D
RGB127, 122, 125
Estimated LRV19.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Night on the Moors
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#7F7A7D
Close digital match
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#837D7F
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Colors That Work With Smoldered
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoldered
#7F7A7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB8185
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoldered
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoldered 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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Smoldered — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoldered have?
Smoldered by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Smoldered from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoldered are Night on the Moors by Valspar (a close digital match), Sensuous Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Special Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoldered'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 Smoldered?
Smoldered has a estimated lightness value of 19.9, 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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