Armored Steel DE6279 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #747769, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Conifer Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #747769 · DE6279
Armored Steel
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Armored Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#747769
RGB116, 119, 105
Estimated LRV17.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Armored Steel
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armored Steel
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Armored Steel 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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Armored Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armored Steel have?
Armored Steel by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Armored Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armored Steel are Conifer Green by Behr (a close digital match), Halls Of Ivy by Behr (a close digital match), Rooftop Garden by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Armored Steel'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 Armored Steel?
Armored Steel has a estimated lightness value of 17.9, 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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