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Dunn-Edwards Carbon Dating

DET592 · #565B58 · LRV ~10.2

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Black Widow (~97% proximity)

Carbon Dating (DET592) is a deep cool gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Black Widow (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Carbon Dating in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DET592

HEX

#565B58

RGB

86, 91, 88

HSL

144°, 3%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Carbon Dating FAQ

What undertone does Carbon Dating have?

Carbon Dating is a deep cool gray with a subtle 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 Carbon Dating?

Carbon Dating has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.2 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 Carbon Dating in other brands?

PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Sable Evening (5006-2C), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), ~94% proximity; Behr: Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~91% 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 Carbon Dating?

The HEX code of Carbon Dating (DET592) is #565B58, RGB 86, 91, 88. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.