Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Greywood |
| SKU | 423-3DB |
| Hex | #ABA793 |
| RGB | 171, 167, 147 |
| HSL | 50°, 12%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Greywood
Greywood sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Greywood 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
19 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Greywood 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 #ABA793 in HSL space. Pair Greywood 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 Greywood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Greywood 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 423-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greywood
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greywood is Frosted Fern (SW 9648) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosted Fern swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Greywood
The closest Behr equivalent of Greywood is Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Sage Wisdom and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Wisdom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Greywood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Jockey Hollow Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Greywood
The closest Valspar equivalent of Greywood is Afternoon Nap (T679). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.5 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Afternoon Nap and you'll get the same color. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greywood
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Greywood
The closest Glidden equivalent of Greywood is Whispering Willow (60YY 38/120). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Whispering Willow and you'll get the same color. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greywood
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greywood is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greywood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is River Birch (DEGR36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Greywood
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Greywood is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Greywood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Greywood is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Greywood
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Greywood. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Greywood
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Greywood
At Rodda, the closest color to Greywood is China Clay (CA154) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full China Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Greywood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Greywood is Bramble (C2-957) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bramble swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Greywood
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Greywood is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Greywood
Kompozit's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →