Zippered Gray 435-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ADB2B5, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metropolis from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #ADB2B5 · 435-3DB
Zippered Gray
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Zippered Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADB2B5
RGB173, 178, 181
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Compare alternatives to Zippered Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Metropolis
Valspar
#ADB1B3
Close digital match
Stargazer
PPG
#AFB4B6
Close digital match
Silent Night
Benjamin Moore
#B1B5B8
Close digital match
Dolphin Dance
Vista Paint
#AEB3B8
Close digital match
Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams
#A8AEB1
Close digital match
Cystern
Hirshfield's
#A9B0B6
Close digital match
Metropolis
Behr
#B0B2B2
Close digital match
Hippopotamus Gray
Kilz
#B2B3B5
Close digital match
Marinescape
Dunn-Edwards
#A3ADB0
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Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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White Aluminium
RAL
#A5A5A5
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Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B2BFC5
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Colors That Work With Zippered Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zippered Gray
#ADB2B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zippered Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zippered 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
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Zippered Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zippered Gray have?
Zippered Gray by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Zippered Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zippered Gray are Metropolis by Valspar (a close digital match), Stargazer by PPG (a close digital match), Silent Night by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Zippered 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 Zippered Gray?
Zippered Gray has a estimated lightness value of 44.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Zippered Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.