Zinc-Ed 426-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #666D69, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Homburg Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #666D69 · 426-7DB
Zinc-Ed
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Zinc-Ed Technical Profile
HEX Code#666D69
RGB102, 109, 105
Estimated LRV14.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Homburg Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#666D69
Close digital match
Kitty Gray
Benjamin Moore
#656C69
Close digital match
Stairway to Heaven
Vista Paint
#656E6B
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Simple Silhouette
Behr
#676E6D
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Stairway to Heaven
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#67716E
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#606865
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Colors That Work With Zinc-Ed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zinc-Ed
#666D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A9C98
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zinc-Ed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zinc-Ed 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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Zinc-Ed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zinc-Ed have?
Zinc-Ed by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Zinc-Ed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zinc-Ed are Homburg Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Kitty Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Stairway to Heaven by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Zinc-Ed'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 Zinc-Ed?
Zinc-Ed has a estimated lightness value of 14.8, 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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Why Zinc-Ed's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.