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Dunn-Edwards Samson Bronze

DEB005 · #534E4E · LRV 7.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar Bittersweet Molasses is a 98% match

Samson Bronze (DEB005) is a deep warm gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Bittersweet Molasses (98% match).

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LRV

7.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEB005

HEX

#534E4E

RGB

83, 78, 78

HSL

0°, 3%, 32%

Family

Grays

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Samson Bronze FAQ

What undertone does Samson Bronze have?

Samson Bronze is a deep warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Samson Bronze?

Samson Bronze has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.8 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 Samson Bronze in other brands?

Valspar: Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 97%; Behr: Berry Brown (PPU24-02), 96%; PPG: Bark (PPG1007-7), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Metropolis (SW 9575), 96%; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (AF-655), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), 92%. 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 Samson Bronze?

The HEX code of Samson Bronze (DEB005) is #534E4E, RGB 83, 78, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.