Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Rustic Greige |
| SKU | 404-4DB |
| Hex | #9F8F85 |
| RGB | 159, 143, 133 |
| HSL | 23°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Rustic Greige
Rustic Greige sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Rustic Greige 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Rustic Greige 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 #9F8F85 in HSL space. Pair Rustic Greige 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 Rustic Greige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rustic Greige 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 404-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Armadillo (SW 9160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Greige without repainting risk. See the full Armadillo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Behr's nearest match is Parisian Cafe (MQ2-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Greige without repainting risk. See the full Parisian Cafe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rustic Greige
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rustic Greige is Studio Clay (CSP-380). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Studio Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Valspar's nearest match is State of Mind (8005-10E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Greige without repainting risk. See the full State of Mind swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At Glidden, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Greige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Terminal Taupe (HGSW 2474), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Greige without repainting risk. See the full Terminal Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Long Winding Road (DEGR02) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Long Winding Road swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rustic Greige. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Rodda has no exact twin of Rustic Greige. The nearest is Ashes (CA088) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rustic Greige
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rustic Greige. The nearest is Fusion (C2-795) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fusion swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rustic Greige. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rustic Greige
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Rustic Greige. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rustic Greige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rustic Greige is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →