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Dutch Boy Trout Gray426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · LRV 47

Trout Gray reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, 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, 178LRV 47

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameTrout Gray
SKU426-4DB
Hex#B0B8B2
RGB176, 184, 178
HSL135°, 5%, 71%
LRV47
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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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 by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 0 · LRV 47
SW 7058 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 46
SW 2850 · #B6B7B0 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 47
SW 9637 · #B0B7B7 · ΔE 3.23 · 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

Benjamin Moore

4,068 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

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

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
PPG1038-4 · #ADB6B9 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 46

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All gray at Glidden →
50GY 45/037 · #B3B7B2 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 45
50GG 47/057 · #ADBAB9 · ΔE 3 · LRV 47
PPG1009-4 · #B7B9B5 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 48
70GG 45/052 · #AAB7B7 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 45
HGSW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 0 · LRV 47
HGSW 1506 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 46
HGSW 7058 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 46
HGSW 3296 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 2.98 · 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

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

Farrow & Ball

302 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. 23 · #A7BBB4 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 47
NO. 84 · #ACBEB3 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 49

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
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 45
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 47
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 47
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 47
H0143 · #B5B5AF · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 46

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All gray at Rodda →
CA183 · #B6BBB4 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 49
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 47
CA185 · #A9B9B0 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 46

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

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All gray at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 45

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.46
All gray at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 38

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
0532 · #B7B7B4 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 47

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Glidden Equivalent of Trout Gray

Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Trout Gray without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Trout Gray

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Trout Gray is Silvermist (HGSW 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist 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 →

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 →

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 →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Trout Gray

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). 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 →

Rodda Equivalent of Trout Gray

Rodda has no exact twin of Trout Gray. The nearest is Verdigris (CA185) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris 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 →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Trout Gray

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Trout Gray is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen 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 →

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