Behr Blue Metal HDC-AC-25: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 12

Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 12 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Anchor Gray (97% match).

Compare Blue Metal with other brands

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LRV

12 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HDC-AC-25

HEX

#5A6365

RGB

90, 99, 101

HSL

191°, 6%, 37%

Family

Grays

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Blue Metal FAQ

What undertone does Blue Metal have?

Blue Metal is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Blue Metal?

Blue Metal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Blue Metal in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Anchor Gray (DE6328), 97%; PPG: Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (SW 6236), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Bracken Slate (CW-690), 96%; Glidden: Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 96%; Valspar: Carriage Wheel (M330), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Blue Metal?

The HEX code of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) is #5A6365, RGB 90, 99, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.