Battleship Gray DEC797 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6F7476, estimated LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Improbable from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #6F7476 · DEC797
Battleship Gray
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Battleship Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F7476
RGB111, 116, 118
Estimated LRV17.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Improbable
PPG
#6E7376
Close digital match
Rich Pewter
Behr
#6B7275
Close digital match
Deco Gray
Valspar
#70777A
Close digital match
Rocky Coast
Benjamin Moore
#6D7272
Close digital match
Old Lamppost
Kilz
#70757A
Close digital match
Before the Storm
Sherwin-Williams
#74777A
Close digital match
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
#6D7070
Close digital match
Roman Stone
Vista Paint
#6A7271
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Backwater
Hirshfield's
#687078
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Dusty Grey
RAL
#7D7F7D
Visible digital difference
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
#6A7C80
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Battleship Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Battleship Gray
#6F7476
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#757FA3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Battleship Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Battleship Gray 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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Battleship Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Battleship Gray have?
Battleship Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Battleship Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Battleship Gray are Improbable by PPG (a close digital match), Volcanic Ash by PPG (a close digital match), Rich Pewter by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Battleship Gray'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 Battleship Gray?
Battleship Gray has a estimated lightness value of 17.2, 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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