Black Spruce DE6308 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4C5752, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Sea Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C5752 · DE6308
Black Spruce
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Black Spruce Technical Profile
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Black Spruce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Spruce 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 Spruce
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDeep Sea Shadow
Deep Sea Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deepest River
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evergreen Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Basalt Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Evergreen Boughs
PPG
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Spruce
#4C5752
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#567E80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Spruce 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 Spruce.
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 Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Spruce have?
Black Spruce by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Spruce are Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Deepest River by Valspar (a near-identical match), Evergreen Field by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Spruce'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 Spruce?
Black Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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 Spruce's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.