Big Dipper 9645 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #41494B, LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iron Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #41494B · 9645
Big Dipper
6%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Big Dipper Technical Profile
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Big Dipper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Big Dipper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBig Dipper
Nearly identical
RALIron Grey
Iron Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Catskill Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Forest Canopy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Black Forest
PPG
Nearly identical
Stonecutter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carbon Fiber
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Typewriter
Kilz
Very similar
Puerto Desedo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Shaded Forest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Big Dipper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Big Dipper
#41494B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C5873
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Big Dipper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Big Dipper 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Big Dipper.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Big Dipper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Big Dipper have?
Big Dipper by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Big Dipper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Big Dipper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Dipper are Iron Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Catskill Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Big Dipper'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 Big Dipper?
Big Dipper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Big Dipper's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.