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Dunn-Edwards Black Tie

DE6357 · #464647 · LRV ~6.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil (~99% proximity)

Black Tie (DE6357) is a deep gray from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Black Tie in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DE6357

HEX

#464647

RGB

70, 70, 71

HSL

240°, 1%, 28%

Family

Grays

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Black Tie FAQ

What undertone does Black Tie have?

Black Tie has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Tie?

Black Tie has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.1 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 Tie in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Midnight Oil (1631), ~99% proximity; Behr: Black Boudoir (PPU26-23), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Muskeg Grey (4005-2C), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), ~97% proximity; PPG: Onyx (PPG1011-7), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (SW 7069), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~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 Tie?

The HEX code of Black Tie (DE6357) is #464647, RGB 70, 70, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.