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Dunn-Edwards Black Bay

DEA188 · #474A4E · LRV 6.8

Compare with other brands: Behr Ink Black is a 99% match

Black Bay (DEA188) is a deep cool gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 6.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Ink Black (99% match).

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LRV

6.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA188

HEX

#474A4E

RGB

71, 74, 78

HSL

214°, 5%, 29%

Family

Grays

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Black Bay FAQ

What undertone does Black Bay have?

Black Bay is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Bay?

Black Bay has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.8 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 Bay in other brands?

Behr: Ink Black (N490-7), 99%; Valspar: Hematite (4006-2C), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Raccoon Fur (2126-20), 98%; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 98%; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 98%. 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 Bay?

The HEX code of Black Bay (DEA188) is #474A4E, RGB 71, 74, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.