Ref. #464647 · DE6357
Black Tie
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Tie Technical Profile
What color is Black Tie? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #464647. Colors similar to Black Tie include Farrow & Ball Off-Black, Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil, Valspar Noir. Black Tie has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Black Tie creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Black Tie is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Black Tie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Black Tie from other brands?
The closest matches are Off-Black by Farrow & Ball (#444546), Midnight Oil by Benjamin Moore (#474849), Noir by Valspar (#434446). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Black Tie?
Black Tie has an LRV of 6.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Tie's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.