Black Russian DE6391 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5C5451, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gardeners Soil from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5C5451 · DE6391
Black Russian
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Black Russian Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C5451
RGB92, 84, 81
Estimated LRV9.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Black Russian
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Gardeners Soil
Behr
#5E5551
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Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
#5E5755
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Smokescreen
Vista Paint
#5F5855
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Silhouette
Benjamin Moore
#58514D
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Labrador
Valspar
#5E534F
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Bark
PPG
#5F5854
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Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
#5D524E
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Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
#59504F
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Ashen
Dutch Boy
#655C58
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Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
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Colorhouse
#53453C
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Colors That Work With Black Russian
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Russian
#5C5451
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#867C5A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Russian
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Russian 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
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Black Russian — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Russian have?
Black Russian by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Black Russian from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Russian are Gardeners Soil by Behr (a close digital match), Smokescreen by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Willow Wood by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Russian'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 Russian?
Black Russian has a estimated lightness value of 9.2, 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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