Black Bay DEA188 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #474A4E, LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Horizon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #474A4E · DEA188
Black Bay
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Black Bay Technical Profile
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Black Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Bay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlack Horizon
Black Horizon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cyberspace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Black Ribbon
Behr
Nearly identical
Witchcraft
PPG
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sooty Lashes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Licorice Rope
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Bay
#474A4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#535078
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Bay 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 Black Bay.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Bay have?
Black Bay by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Black Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Bay are Black Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Railings by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Bay'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 Black Bay?
Black Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, 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 Black Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.