Woods Hole 423-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #424036, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Andiron from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #424036 · 423-7DB
Woods Hole
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Woods Hole Technical Profile
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Woods Hole in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Woods Hole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWoods Hole
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAndiron
Andiron
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grey Olive
RAL
Nearly identical
Havana Coffee
Behr
Very similar
River Rock
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Magpie
Valspar
Very similar
Ruggero Grey
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bravo Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Incense Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
Visible difference
Wood .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Woods Hole
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woods Hole
#424036
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B6744
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woods Hole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woods Hole 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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Woods Hole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woods Hole have?
Woods Hole 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 Woods Hole in your own space before committing.
What colors match Woods Hole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woods Hole are Andiron by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grey Olive by RAL (a near-identical match), Havana Coffee by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Woods Hole'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 Woods Hole?
Woods Hole has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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