Black Spruce by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #4C5752 · DE6308

Black Spruce

9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Black Spruce Technical Profile

HEX Code#4C5752
RGB76, 87, 82
LRV9.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Dark Pewter

Complement

Instant Classic

Black Spruce Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Brandywine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Razzle Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Black Spruce.

Greener Pastures

Dunn-Edwards · DET529

#495A4C

Celluloid

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#515153

Huntington Woods

Dunn-Edwards · DET538

#46554C

Moss Cottage

Dunn-Edwards · DET608

#42544C

Carbon Fiber

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR63

#444E50

Carbon Dating

Dunn-Edwards · DET592

#565B58

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

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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