Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Seemingly Perfect |
| SKU | 443-4DB |
| Hex | #978A7F |
| RGB | 151, 138, 127 |
| HSL | 27°, 10%, 55% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Seemingly Perfect
Seemingly Perfect sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Seemingly Perfect 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
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Seemingly Perfect 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 #978A7F in HSL space. Pair Seemingly Perfect 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 Seemingly Perfect Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Seemingly Perfect 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 443-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Seemingly Perfect is Hammered Silver (SW 2840). 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 26 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Hammered Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Hammered Silver swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
Behr has no exact twin of Seemingly Perfect. The nearest is Lost Canyon (MQ6-29) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost Canyon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Seemingly Perfect is Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cathedral Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
At Valspar, the closest color to Seemingly Perfect is Stone Manor (6006-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Seemingly Perfect. The nearest is Winter Feather (PPG14-06) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Feather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
Glidden has no exact twin of Seemingly Perfect. The nearest is Winter Feather (PPG14-06) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Feather swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Seemingly Perfect. The nearest is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Waterbury Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Vintage Oak (DESS41), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seemingly Perfect without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Oak swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Seemingly Perfect. The nearest is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Seemingly Perfect. The nearest is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Seemingly Perfect is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
Rodda's nearest match is Traditional Taupe (CA075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seemingly Perfect without repainting risk. See the full Traditional Taupe swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Seemingly Perfect is Rickshaw (C2-825). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Rickshaw and you'll get the same color. See the full Rickshaw swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Seemingly Perfect is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Seemingly Perfect
At Kompozit, the closest color to Seemingly Perfect is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →