Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Monument Gray |
| SKU | 433-4DB |
| Hex | #8B9BA5 |
| RGB | 139, 155, 165 |
| HSL | 203°, 13%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Monument Gray
Monument Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Monument Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Monument Gray 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 #8B9BA5 in HSL space. Pair Monument Gray 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 Monument Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monument Gray 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 433-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monument Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Daphne (SW 9151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full Daphne swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monument Gray
Behr's nearest match is Relaxing Blue (ICC-65), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full Relaxing Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Monument Gray is Coastline (AF-570) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastline swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monument Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Maritime Hush (T693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full Maritime Hush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monument Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monument Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Monument Gray is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Lost At Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monument Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Somerset Grey (HGSW 3334) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Somerset Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Monument Gray is Canadian Lake (DE6340) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canadian Lake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monument Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In Good Taste (0505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monument Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Monument Gray is In Good Taste (0505). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order In Good Taste and you'll get the same color. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Monument Gray is Rainfall (CA196) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Monument Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Monument Gray is Shark Fin (C2-734) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Monument Gray is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Monument Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monument Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Monument Gray is In Good Taste (0505). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order In Good Taste and you'll get the same color. See the full In Good Taste swatch →