Armor DE6306 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #74857F, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Taiga Spruce from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74857F · DE6306
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22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Armor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Armor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsArmor
Nearly identical
ValsparTaiga Spruce
Taiga Spruce
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Dwarf Spruce
PPG
Nearly identical
Studio Blue Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
In the Brush
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cedar Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dowager
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Armor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Armor
#74857F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81A5AB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Armor Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Armor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Armor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armor have?
Armor by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Armor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Armor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armor are Taiga Spruce by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gray Pepper by Behr (a near-identical match), Dwarf Spruce by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Armor'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 Armor?
Armor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Armor's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.