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Dunn-Edwards Dark & Stormy
DET572 · #353F51 · LRV ~4.9
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Deep Royal (~96% proximity)Dark & Stormy (DET572) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.9 (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 Deep Royal (~96% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
4.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
DET572
HEX
#353F51
RGB
53, 63, 81
HSL
219°, 21%, 26%
Family
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Dark & Stormy FAQ
What undertone does Dark & Stormy have?
Dark & Stormy has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, 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 Dark & Stormy?
Dark & Stormy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.9 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 Dark & Stormy in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Deep Royal (2061-10), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Naval (SW 6244), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), ~94% proximity; Behr: Very Navy (M500-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Gotham Gray (4009-3), ~91% proximity; PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~83% 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 Dark & Stormy?
The HEX code of Dark & Stormy (DET572) is #353F51, RGB 53, 63, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.