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DUTCH BOY · 426-4DB

Dutch Boy Trout Gray#B0B8B2 · LRV 47

Trout Gray reads as a green / cool — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 426-4DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY TROUT GRAY
RGB 176, 184, 178 LRV 47

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Trout Gray
SKU 426-4DB
Hex #B0B8B2
RGB 176, 184, 178
HSL 135°, 5%, 71%
LRV 47
Undertone green / cool
Family Gray

About Dutch Boy Trout Gray

Trout Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Trout Gray 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 each

5 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.

SW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 0 · LRV 47
SW 7058 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 46
SW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 48
SW 2850 · #B6B7B0 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 47
SW 9637 · #B0B7B7 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1578 · #B0B9B3 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 47
1571 · #B0B9B2 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 47
2138-50 · #B0B8AE · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 47
2137-50 · #B3B5AB · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 45
1473 · #B6B4AC · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 46

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All gray at Behr →
PPU12-14 · #B0B8B1 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 47
BXC-16 · #AFB9B0 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 47
PPU25-08 · #B5B6AD · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 46
ECC-27-2 · #B6B7AD · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 47
Zen
PPU11-14 · #AABAB0 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All gray at Valspar →
V141-4 · #B0B9B4 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 47.3
5002-1B · #B1B8B3 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 46.8
V140-3 · #B3B8B2 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 47.1
T686 · #B1B7AD · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 46.2
8004-30D · #B5B7AF · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 47

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 49
NO. 88 · #B1B1AA · ΔE 4 · LRV 44
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 44
NO. 84 · #ADBDB2 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 48
NO. 267 · #B7AFA9 · ΔE 8.3 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0477 · #AFBAB4 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 47
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 46
0581 · #B7BAB1 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 48
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 45
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 46

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All gray at Kompozit →
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 44
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 46
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 47
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 49
0532 · #B7B7B4 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 47

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-960 · #B7BDB2 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 50
C2-974 · #AAB6B6 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 45
C2-990 · #B7B9B6 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 48
C2-702 · #A8BEB9 · ΔE 5.31 · LRV 49
C2-958 · #B4B1AC · ΔE 5.68 · LRV 44

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1009-4 · #B6B9B5 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 48
PPG1036-3 · #AAB5B6 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 45
PPG1145-4 · #A8BBB9 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 47
PPG0995-4 · #B9B9B6 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 48
PPG1038-4 · #ADB6B9 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DET603 · #B3B5AF · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 46
DEGR66 · #B6B8B3 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 47
DET551 · #A9B9B5 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 47
DEGR52 · #B4B4AF · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 46
DE6318 · #AEB9BC · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.02
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-01 · #A8B6B4 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 45
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 47
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 48
JG-59 · #ADB5A5 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 45
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 6.74 · LRV 48

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 6.5 · LRV 41
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 7.72 · LRV 35
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 11.34 · LRV 51
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 23.59 · LRV 38

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.58
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 5.58 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 6.1 · LRV 41
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 9.24 · LRV 49
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 9.43 · LRV 50
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 9.95 · LRV 48

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Trout 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.

429-3DB · LRV 46
438-3DB · LRV 49
331-3DB · LRV 48
444-2DB · LRV 46
430-3DB · LRV 44
442-3DB · LRV 45

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B0B8B2 in HSL space. Pair Trout Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B0B8B2 + #B8B0B6
TRIADIC
#B0B8B2 · #B2B0B8 · #B8B2B0
ANALOGOUS
#B2B8B0 · #B0B8B2 · #B0B8B6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.03:1 fail
Sample text on black
10.35:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Trout Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Trout 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 426-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Trout Gray

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Trout Gray is Silvermist (SW 7621). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Trout Gray

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Trout Gray is Iced Marble (1578). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Iced Marble and you'll get the same color. See the full Iced Marble swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Trout Gray

The closest Behr equivalent of Trout Gray is Verdigris (PPU12-14). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Verdigris and you'll get the same color. See the full Verdigris swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Trout Gray

The closest Valspar equivalent of Trout Gray is Smoke Infusion (5002-1B). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.8 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoke Infusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoke Infusion swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Trout Gray

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Trout Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Trout Gray

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Trout Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Trout Gray

Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Trout Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Trout Gray

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Trout Gray is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Trout Gray

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Trout Gray is Church Mouse (DET603) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Church Mouse swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Trout Gray

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Trout Gray. The nearest is Melodic (C2-990) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Melodic swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Trout Gray

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Trout Gray. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Trout Gray

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Trout Gray — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 426-4DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Trout Gray

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Trout Gray — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 426-4DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →

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