Blue Steel DE6342 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #535A61, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thunderstorm from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #535A61 · DE6342
Blue Steel
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Steel Technical Profile
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Blue Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlue Steel
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sThunderstorm
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Secretreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thunderstorm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Volcanic Ash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moody Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Onyx Shade
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pencil Point
Behr
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Steel
#535A61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C5C8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Steel 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 Blue Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Steel have?
Blue Steel by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Blue Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Steel are Thunderstorm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Deep Secretreg by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Thunderstorm by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Steel'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 Blue Steel?
Blue Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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 Blue Steel's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.