Steeled Blue 430-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5D676B, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lava Gray from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D676B · 430-7DB
Steeled Blue
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Steeled Blue Technical Profile
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Steeled Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steeled 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 BoySteeled Blue
Nearly identical
PPGLava Gray
Lava Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Murky Depths
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grays Harbor
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Powell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Made of Steel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Le Luxe
Behr
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cobalt Cannon
Valspar
Very similar
Grafton Grey
Vista Paint
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steeled Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steeled Blue
#5D676B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#646F97
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steeled Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steeled 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 Steeled 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.
Steeled Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steeled Blue have?
Steeled Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Steeled Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steeled Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steeled Blue are Lava Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Murky Depths by Kilz (a near-identical match), Grays Harbor by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Steeled 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 Steeled Blue?
Steeled Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.1, 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 Steeled Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.