Vapor 438-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DCDCDA, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shining Scale from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCDCDA · 438-1DB
Vapor
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Vapor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vapor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyVapor
Nearly identical
PPGShining Scale
Shining Scale
PPG
Nearly identical
White Lie
Behr
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Porpoise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Seashell Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vapor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vapor
#DCDCDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vapor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vapor 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 Vapor.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vapor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vapor have?
Vapor by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vapor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vapor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vapor are Shining Scale by PPG (a near-identical match), White Lie by Behr (a near-identical match), Diamond Stud by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vapor'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 Vapor?
Vapor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Vapor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.