Black Russian DE6391 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5C5451, 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.
Ref. #5C5451 · DE6391
Black Russian
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Black Russian Technical Profile
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Black Russian in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Russian 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 Russian
Nearly identical
BehrGardeners Soil
Gardeners Soil
Behr
Nearly identical
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smokescreen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silhouette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Labrador
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bark
PPG
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ashen
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Russian
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Russian in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Russian from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Russian are Gardeners Soil by Behr (a near-identical match), Smokescreen by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Willow Wood by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Russian's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.