Douter 318 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #636F68, LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Succulent from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #636F68 · 318
Douter
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Douter Technical Profile
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Douter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Douter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallDouter
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSucculent
Succulent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caldwell Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Artistic Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hazelwood
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gray Owl
Behr
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stairway to Heaven
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Zinc-Ed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Quaking Bog
Valspar
Very similar
Culinary Herbs
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Douter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Douter
#636F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A9B97
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Douter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Douter 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Douter.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Douter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Douter have?
Douter by Farrow & Ball has a cool (green) 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 Douter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Douter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Douter are Succulent by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Caldwell Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Douter'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 Douter?
Douter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Douter's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.