Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Gray Stone |
| SKU | 406-4DB |
| Hex | #A99B90 |
| RGB | 169, 155, 144 |
| HSL | 26°, 13%, 61% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Gray Stone
Gray Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gray Stone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Gray Stone within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A99B90 in HSL space. Pair Gray Stone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Gray Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Stone 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 406-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Stone is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gray Stone
Behr's nearest match is Frosted Cocoa (HDC-NT-18G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Cocoa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Stone
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gray Stone is Creekbed (1006). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Creekbed and you'll get the same color. See the full Creekbed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Valspar, the closest color to Gray Stone is Chocolate Oatmeal (T575) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.7 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Oatmeal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Stone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray Stone is Diversion (PPG1021-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Diversion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Stone
Glidden has no exact twin of Gray Stone. The nearest is Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonehenge Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Stone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Stone is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gray Stone is Country Rubble Stone (DEBN66) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Rubble Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Stone
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray Stone. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gray Stone is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray Stone is Hopedale Beige (H121) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gray Stone is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Stone
Rodda has no exact twin of Gray Stone. The nearest is Bay Leaf (CA142) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Stone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gray Stone is Coco Malt (C2-796) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Stone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gray Stone. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gray Stone is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →