Ref. #747769 · DE6279
Armored Steel
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Armored Steel Technical Profile
What color is Armored Steel? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #747769. Colors similar to Armored Steel include Behr Conifer Green, Behr Halls Of Ivy, Benjamin Moore Rooftop Garden. Armored Steel has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Armored Steel creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Armored Steel pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Armored Steel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Armored Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Armored Steel
#747769
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FA172
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armored Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Armored Steel 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 Armored Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Armored Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armored Steel have?
Armored Steel by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Armored Steel from other brands?
The closest matches are Conifer Green by Behr (#747768), Halls Of Ivy by Behr (#747768), Rooftop Garden by Benjamin Moore (#77786A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Armored Steel?
Armored Steel has an LRV of 17.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Armored Steel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.