Armor DE6306 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #74857F, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #74857F · DE6306
Armor
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Armor Technical Profile
HEX Code#74857F
RGB116, 133, 127
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#76867F
Close digital match
Gray Pepper
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#758782
Close digital match
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#71847D
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#6D817B
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Colors That Work With Armor
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armor
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Armor 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Armor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armor are Taiga Spruce by Valspar (a close digital match), Gray Pepper by Behr (a close digital match), Dwarf Spruce by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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