Armored Steel DE6279 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #747769, 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.
Ref. #747769 · DE6279
Armored Steel
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Armored Steel Technical Profile
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Armored Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Armored Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsArmored Steel
Nearly identical
BehrConifer Green
Conifer Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Rooftop Garden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crooked River
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sage Slate
Valspar
Very similar
Earthy Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thyme Green
PPG
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Boardman
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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.
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Armored Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Armored Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armored Steel are Conifer Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Halls Of Ivy by Behr (a near-identical match), Rooftop Garden by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.