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Dunn-Edwards Black Lead

DE6322 · #474C4D · LRV ~7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Blindfold (~98% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Black Lead in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Blindfold (4007-2C), ~98% proximity; Behr: Astronomical (N450-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Raccoon Fur (2126-20), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Big Dipper (SW 9645), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.