Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Whiskful |
| SKU | 432-4DB |
| Hex | #93A8B1 |
| RGB | 147, 168, 177 |
| HSL | 198°, 16%, 64% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Whiskful
Whiskful 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. Its teal 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.
Whiskful 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 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 gray from that brand.
Valspar
Behr
Clare
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Whiskful 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 #93A8B1 in HSL space. Pair Whiskful 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 Whiskful Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whiskful 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 432-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Whiskful
The closest Valspar equivalent of Whiskful is Shale Blue (8004-38D). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Shale Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Shale Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whiskful
The closest Behr equivalent of Whiskful is Down Pour (760F-4). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Down Pour and you'll get the same color. See the full Down Pour swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whiskful
The closest Clare equivalent of Whiskful is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Clare is your counter, order Good Jeans and you'll get the same color. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whiskful
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Meditative (SW 6227), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whiskful without repainting risk. See the full Meditative swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whiskful
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Whiskful is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whiskful
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whiskful is Bewilder (C2-732) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bewilder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whiskful
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whiskful is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whiskful
At Kompozit, the closest color to Whiskful is Wonder Land (0498) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whiskful
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Whiskful. The nearest is Stone Silver (DE5773) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Silver swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whiskful
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Whiskful. The nearest is New Hope Gray (2130-50) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Hope Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whiskful
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Whiskful — the nearest deck color, Metropolis Mood (0526), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 432-4DB instead. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whiskful
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Whiskful — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 7.49). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 432-4DB instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whiskful
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Whiskful — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.19). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 432-4DB instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →