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Dunn-Edwards Black Lead

DE6322 · #474C4D · LRV 7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Blindfold is a 98% match

Black Lead (DE6322) is a deep cool gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Blindfold (98% match).

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LRV

7 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE6322

HEX

#474C4D

RGB

71, 76, 77

HSL

190°, 4%, 29%

Family

Grays

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Black Lead FAQ

What undertone does Black Lead have?

Black Lead is a deep 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 Black Lead?

Black Lead has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Black Lead in other brands?

Valspar: Blindfold (4007-2C), 98%; Behr: Astronomical (N450-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Raccoon Fur (2126-20), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), 97%; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 96%; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Big Dipper (SW 9645), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), 95%. 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 Black Lead?

The HEX code of Black Lead (DE6322) is #474C4D, RGB 71, 76, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.