Anchor Gray DE6328 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #596062, estimated LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cobalt Cannon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #596062 · DE6328
Anchor Gray
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Anchor Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#596062
RGB89, 96, 98
Estimated LRV11.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Anchor Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anchor Gray
#596062
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F6C8F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anchor Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anchor Gray Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Anchor Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anchor Gray have?
Anchor Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Anchor Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anchor Gray are Cobalt Cannon by Valspar (a close digital match), Mostly Metal by PPG (a close digital match), Flint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Anchor Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Anchor Gray?
Anchor Gray has a estimated lightness value of 11.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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