Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Promenade Gray |
| SKU | 422-4DB |
| Hex | #B0AB9C |
| RGB | 176, 171, 156 |
| HSL | 45°, 11%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Promenade Gray
Promenade Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Promenade Gray 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Promenade 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 #B0AB9C in HSL space. Pair Promenade 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 Promenade Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Promenade 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 422-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Promenade Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Promenade Gray is Chatroom (SW 6171). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Promenade Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Promenade Gray is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sharkskin and you'll get the same color. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Promenade Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Promenade Gray is Sea Gull Gray (ES-72). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sea Gull Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea Gull Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Behr's nearest match is Terrace Taupe (PPF-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Promenade Gray without repainting risk. See the full Terrace Taupe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Promenade Gray without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Artemis (8006-1D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Promenade Gray without repainting risk. See the full Artemis swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Promenade Gray without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Barked (DEC771), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Promenade Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Promenade Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Promenade Gray is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Promenade Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Promenade Gray is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Promenade Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Promenade Gray is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Promenade Gray. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Promenade Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Promenade Gray — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 9.98). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 422-4DB instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →