Battleship Gray DEC797 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6F7476, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Improbable from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F7476 · DEC797
Battleship Gray
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Battleship Gray Technical Profile
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Battleship Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Battleship Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBattleship Gray
Nearly identical
PPGImprobable
Improbable
PPG
Nearly identical
Rich Pewter
Behr
Nearly identical
Deco Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rocky Coast
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Nearly identical
Before the Storm
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Roman Stone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dusty Grey
RAL
Visible difference
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Battleship Gray
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
Pure 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
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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Battleship Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Battleship Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Battleship Gray are Improbable by PPG (a near-identical match), Volcanic Ash by PPG (a near-identical match), Rich Pewter by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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