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Dunn-Edwards Carbon Dating

DET592 · #565B58 · LRV 10.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Black Widow is a 97% match

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

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LRV

10.2 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Carbon Dating in other brands?

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