Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Shale Ridge |
| SKU | 421-3DB |
| Hex | #B2AC9C |
| RGB | 178, 172, 156 |
| HSL | 44°, 12%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Shale Ridge
Shale Ridge 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.
Shale Ridge 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
Behr
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Shale Ridge 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 #B2AC9C in HSL space. Pair Shale Ridge 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 Shale Ridge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shale Ridge 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 421-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shale Ridge
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Shale Ridge is Gateway Gray (SW 7644). 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 Gateway Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gateway Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shale Ridge
The closest Behr equivalent of Shale Ridge is Terrace Taupe (PPF-33). At ΔE 0.8 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 Behr is your counter, order Terrace Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Terrace Taupe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shale Ridge
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Shale Ridge is Drawing Room (JG-157). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Drawing Room and you'll get the same color. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shale Ridge
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shale Ridge is Kid Gloves (CSP-175). At ΔE 0.87 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 Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Kid Gloves and you'll get the same color. See the full Kid Gloves swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shale Ridge
Valspar's nearest match is Artemis (8006-1D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shale Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Artemis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shale Ridge
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shale Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shale Ridge
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shale Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shale Ridge
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Barked (DEC771), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shale Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shale Ridge
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Salem Clay (H107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shale Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shale Ridge
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shale Ridge is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shale Ridge
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Shale Ridge. The nearest is Russian Olive (C2-941) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Russian Olive swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shale Ridge
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shale Ridge — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.98). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 421-3DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shale Ridge
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shale Ridge — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.02). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 421-3DB instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →