Wales Gray 436-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D5DBDC, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Borrowed Light from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5DBDC · 436-1DB
Wales Gray
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wales Gray Technical Profile
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Wales Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wales 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 BoyWales Gray
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallBorrowed Light
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bunny Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Veil
Behr
Nearly identical
Tinsel
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tsunami Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wales Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wales Gray
#D5DBDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wales Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wales 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 Wales 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.
Wales Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wales Gray have?
Wales 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 Wales Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wales Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wales Gray are Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Bunny Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), River Veil by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wales 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 Wales Gray?
Wales Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wales Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.