Boat Anchor DE6377 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6C6B6A, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Ember from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C6B6A · DE6377
Boat Anchor
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Boat Anchor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boat Anchor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBoat Anchor
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBurnt Ember
Burnt Ember
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Not So Innocent
Behr
Nearly identical
Sooty
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grey Tabby
PPG
Nearly identical
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hulett Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Storm
Valspar
Very similar
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boat Anchor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boat Anchor
#6C6B6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9D6C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boat Anchor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boat Anchor 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
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Boat Anchor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boat Anchor have?
Boat Anchor 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 Boat Anchor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boat Anchor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boat Anchor are Burnt Ember by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Overcoat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Not So Innocent by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Boat Anchor'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 Boat Anchor?
Boat Anchor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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 Boat Anchor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.