Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Namaste |
| SKU | 340-4DB |
| Hex | #99A7B8 |
| RGB | 153, 167, 184 |
| HSL | 213°, 18%, 66% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Namaste
Namaste 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 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.
Namaste 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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.
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Namaste 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 #99A7B8 in HSL space. Pair Namaste 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 Namaste Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Namaste 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 340-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Namaste
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Namaste is Solitude (SW 6535). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Solitude and you'll get the same color. See the full Solitude swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Namaste
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Namaste is Approaching Storm (BD12). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Approaching Storm and you'll get the same color. See the full Approaching Storm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Namaste
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Inevitable (PPG10-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Namaste without repainting risk. See the full Inevitable swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Namaste
At Valspar, the closest color to Namaste is Wave Goodbye (V137-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.4 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wave Goodbye swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Namaste
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Namaste is New Hope Gray (2130-50) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Hope Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Namaste
At Behr, the closest color to Namaste is Heather Gray (BNC-09) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heather Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Namaste
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Namaste. The nearest is Irogon Blue (DEC796) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Namaste
Kompozit has no exact twin of Namaste. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Namaste
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Namaste. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 4.71 — 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 Baby Seal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Namaste
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Namaste — the nearest deck color, Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38), is clearly different (ΔE 6.27). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 340-4DB instead. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Namaste
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Namaste — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 340-4DB instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Namaste
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Namaste — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 12.23). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 340-4DB instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Namaste
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Namaste — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 12.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 340-4DB instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →