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DUTCH BOY · 445-6DB

Dutch Boy Deep Shadows#676064 · LRV 12

Deep Shadows reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 445-6DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY DEEP SHADOWS
RGB 103, 96, 100 LRV 12

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Deep Shadows
SKU 445-6DB
Hex #676064
RGB 103, 96, 100
HSL 326°, 4%, 39%
LRV 12
Undertone true neutral (no measurable hue)
Family Gray

About Dutch Boy Deep Shadows

With an LRV of 12, Deep Shadows is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Deep Shadows works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

SW 7082 · #676064 · ΔE 0 · LRV 12
SW 6278 · #605E63 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 11
SW 6271 · #695C62 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 12
SW 6012 · #6E615F · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 13
SW 6019 · #6F5C5F · ΔE 5.43 · LRV 12

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All gray at Valspar →
8004-1F · #676064 · ΔE 0 · LRV 12
8004-3F · #6A5F5E · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 12
V127-6 · #6A5F5E · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 12.1
4005-2B · #616467 · ΔE 5.89 · LRV 12.6
M360 · #5E6262 · ΔE 7.3 · LRV 12.1

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-143 · #625F63 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 12
JG-147 · #6C6563 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 13
JG-142 · #626368 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 13
JG-170 · #616664 · ΔE 8.49 · LRV 13
JG-140 · #626663 · ΔE 8.66 · LRV 13

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1003-6 · #6A656B · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 13
PPG1004-6 · #645E5E · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 12
PPG0996-7 · #5E5E5E · ΔE 5.11 · LRV 11
PPG0999-7 · #645F5B · ΔE 5.22 · LRV 12
PPG1005-6 · #675E59 · ΔE 5.23 · LRV 12

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1456 · #675C5F · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 13
CSP-475 · #6B5E6B · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 14
1616 · #626568 · ΔE 5.94 · LRV 14
CSP-60 · #626463 · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 13
CW-690 · #5E6363 · ΔE 7.85 · LRV 14

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.5
All gray at Behr →
PPU17-19 · #696465 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 13
T17-10 · #605F5F · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 11
PPU24-03 · #6A6661 · ΔE 6.32 · LRV 13
T11-8 · #6B625B · ΔE 6.35 · LRV 13
HDC-MD-28 · #606666 · ΔE 8.46 · LRV 13

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.9
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0556 · #686160 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 12
H064 · #67636E · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 13
1320 · #5E5F6B · ΔE 5.39 · LRV 12
0535 · #646564 · ΔE 6.11 · LRV 13
0514 · #5F646C · ΔE 6.54 · LRV 13

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.29
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-982 · #626369 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 13
BD20 · #5E5F63 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 11
BD21 · #715D68 · ΔE 6.8 · LRV 12
C2-807 · #6A6056 · ΔE 7.93 · LRV 12
C2-870 · #636058 · ΔE 8.21 · LRV 12

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.86
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DET406 · #656470 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 13
DEBN79 · #615D5A · ΔE 5.08 · LRV 11
DE6356 · #5E6063 · ΔE 5.26 · LRV 11
DE6370 · #60605E · ΔE 6.03 · LRV 11
DESS35 · #5F666A · ΔE 8.13 · LRV 13

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.41
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-DP-53 · #726460 · ΔE 5.41 · LRV 14
PNT100-DP-33 · #706473 · ΔE 6.32 · LRV 14
PNT100-DP-42 · #545E66 · ΔE 9.39 · LRV 11
PNT100-DP-51 · #5A6964 · ΔE 13.89 · LRV 13
PNT100-DP-65 · #4D6A70 · ΔE 17.34 · LRV 13

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.33
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 244 · #736660 · ΔE 6.33 · LRV 14
NO. 26 · #626664 · ΔE 7.98 · LRV 13
NO. 290 · #706556 · ΔE 10.51 · LRV 13
NO. 221 · #6E6656 · ΔE 11.36 · LRV 13
NO. 289 · #586768 · ΔE 12.63 · LRV 13

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.76
All gray at Kompozit →
0535 · #5B5D5C · ΔE 6.76 · LRV 11
0514 · #555C64 · ΔE 8 · LRV 11
0528 · #626869 · ΔE 8.34 · LRV 14
0584 · #60635F · ΔE 8.55 · LRV 12
0220 · #6E6355 · ΔE 9.94 · LRV 13

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 13.6
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-MJ · #5A6E7E · ΔE 13.6 · LRV 18
BD-IT · #5C4435 · ΔE 14.62 · LRV 7
BD-BA · #7C5F47 · ΔE 14.69 · LRV 14
BD-TS · #7C5F47 · ΔE 14.69 · LRV 14
BD-WK · #3F546B · ΔE 14.76 · LRV 8

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Deep Shadows within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

438-5DB · LRV 12
444-6DB · LRV 11
403-6DB · LRV 13
439-6DB · LRV 13
435-6DB · LRV 12
446-6DB · LRV 12

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #676064 in HSL space. Pair Deep Shadows with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#676064 + #606763
TRIADIC
#676064 · #646760 · #606467
ANALOGOUS
#676067 · #676064 · #676061

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
6.12:1 AA
Sample text on black
3.43:1 AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Deep Shadows Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Deep Shadows from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 445-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Shadows

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Deep Shadows is Stunning Shade (SW 7082). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stunning Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Stunning Shade swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Deep Shadows

The closest Valspar equivalent of Deep Shadows is Double Infinity (8004-1F). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Valspar is your counter, order Double Infinity and you'll get the same color. See the full Double Infinity swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Deep Shadows

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Deep Shadows is Autumn Gray (JG-143) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Shadows

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Deep Shadows is Mountain Ridge (1456) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Ridge swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Deep Shadows

At Behr, the closest color to Deep Shadows is Arabian Veil (PPU17-19) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arabian Veil swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Shadows

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Deep Shadows is Phantom Hue (PPG1004-6) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Hue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deep Shadows

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Deep Shadows is Smokescreen (0556) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokescreen swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Deep Shadows

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Deep Shadows. The nearest is Shale (C2-982) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shale swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deep Shadows

Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Deep Shadows — the nearest deck color, Sheet Metal (DE6356), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 445-6DB instead. See the full Sheet Metal swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Deep Shadows

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Deep Shadows — the nearest deck color, Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53), is clearly different (ΔE 5.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 445-6DB instead. See the full Coffee Date swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Deep Shadows

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Deep Shadows — the nearest deck color, Down Pipe (NO. 26), is clearly different (ΔE 7.98). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 445-6DB instead. See the full Down Pipe swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Deep Shadows

Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Deep Shadows — the nearest deck color, Tornado Wind (0584), is clearly different (ΔE 8.55). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 445-6DB instead. See the full Tornado Wind swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Deep Shadows

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Deep Shadows — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 13.6). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 445-6DB instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →

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