Black Tie DE6357 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #464647, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Off-Black from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #464647 · DE6357
Black Tie
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Tie Technical Profile
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Black Tie in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Tie 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 Tie
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallOff-Black
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Midnight Oil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Onyx
PPG
Nearly identical
Noir
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kitty Kitty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Boudoir
Behr
Nearly identical
Licorice Rope
Kilz
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Tie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Tie
#464647
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#604D73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Tie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Tie 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 Tie.
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 Tie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Tie have?
Black Tie by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Tie in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Tie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Tie are Off-Black by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Midnight Oil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Onyx by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Tie'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 Tie?
Black Tie has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, 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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Why Black Tie's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.