Big Dipper 9645 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #41494B, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #41494B · 9645
Big Dipper
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Big Dipper Technical Profile
HEX Code#41494B
RGB65, 73, 75
Estimated LRV6.4
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 Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#434B4D
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#444A4C
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#3F4647
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#434A4A
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#434B4F
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#444D50
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Colors That Work With Big Dipper
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Big Dipper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Dipper are Iron Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Catskill Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Big Dipper's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.