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Dutch Boy Weatherworn Gray437-3DB · #A4A4A0 · LRV 37

Weatherworn Gray reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dutch Boy 437-3DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY WEATHERWORN GRAY
RGB 164, 164, 160LRV 37

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameWeatherworn Gray
SKU437-3DB
Hex#A4A4A0
RGB164, 164, 160
HSL60°, 2%, 64%
LRV37
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Dutch Boy Weatherworn Gray

Weatherworn Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.

Weatherworn 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

16 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 2.82
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 38
SW 9558 · #A0A5A5 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 37
SW 6199 · #A6A69B · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 38
SW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 37

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All gray at Behr →
PPU24-18 · #A5A6A1 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 38
PPU25-04 · #A4A6A3 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 38
PPU25-16 · #A4A6A4 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 38
PPU26-07 · #A7A5A3 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
AF-675 · #A5A2A0 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 37
CW-700 · #A3A8A8 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 39
1482 · #A4A79E · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 38
1606 · #9EA5A5 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 37

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All gray at Valspar →
V121-2 · #A7A7A2 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 38.4
M219 · #A8A7A5 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 38.5
4003-1C · #A9A39D · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 37.2
8006-2E · #A8A298 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 37

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0996-3 · #A8A8A5 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 39
PPG1010-4 · #A5A8A5 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 39
PPG0998-4 · #A29F99 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 35
PPG1003-4 · #A59F9F · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All gray at Glidden →
PPG0996-3 · #A7A7A4 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 39
PPG1010-4 · #A4A7A4 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 38
50GY 38/042 · #A3A8A3 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 38
00NN 37/000 · #A3A2A3 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 37
HGSW 1505 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 38
HGSW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 38
HGSW 1465 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 37
HGSW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.6
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR04 · #A9A29B · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 37
DE6361 · #A1A5A8 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 35
DEGR33 · #A8A295 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 36

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 39
JG-118 · #ACA9A3 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 40
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 38
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 37

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 35
NO. 284 · #A09C97 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0533 · #A3A4A4 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 37
0541 · #A1A1A1 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 36
0574 · #A8A79E · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 38
0568 · #A9A39A · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.41
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 36
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 38
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 36
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 40

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.45
All gray at Rodda →
R069 · #9CA19A · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 35
R068 · #9FA398 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 36
CA074 · #AEA59D · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 38

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-988 · #A8A9A1 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 39
BD13 · #A5A1A2 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 36
C2-797 · #AAA599 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 38
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 37

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.41
All gray at Kompozit →
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 35
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 37
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 35
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 39

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Weatherworn 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.

436-4DB · LRV 38
435-4DB · LRV 36
442-4DB · LRV 37
444-3DB · LRV 36
426-5DB · LRV 39
445-3DB · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A4A4A0 in HSL space. Pair Weatherworn Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A4A4A0 + #A0A0A4
TRIADIC
#A4A4A0 · #A0A4A4 · #A4A0A4
ANALOGOUS
#A4A2A0 · #A4A4A0 · #A2A4A0

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.5:1fail
Sample text on black
8.4:1AAA

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

Dutch Boy Weatherworn Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Weatherworn 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 437-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Castlegate (SW 9558) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castlegate swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

The closest Behr equivalent of Weatherworn Gray is Great Graphite (PPU24-18). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Great Graphite and you'll get the same color. See the full Great Graphite swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Fusion (AF-675) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fusion swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Valspar, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.2 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Bluffs swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weatherworn Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Glidden, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Granite Grey (00NN 37/000) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Grey swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Wormwood (HGSW 1505) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wormwood swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Weatherworn Gray. The nearest is Dust Yourself Off (DEGR04) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dust Yourself Off swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weatherworn Gray without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Techile (0533) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techile swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

Rodda has no exact twin of Weatherworn Gray. The nearest is Secret Arbor (R068) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Secret Arbor swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Weatherworn Gray. The nearest is Trough Grey (BD13) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trough Grey swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

Backdrop has no exact twin of Weatherworn Gray. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Weatherworn Gray

At Kompozit, the closest color to Weatherworn Gray is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →

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