Brooding Storm DET604 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E6D6E, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Knoxville Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E6D6E · DET604
Brooding Storm
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Brooding Storm Technical Profile
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Brooding Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brooding Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBrooding Storm
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreKnoxville Gray
Knoxville Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wrapped in Twilight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spacebox
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Unreal Teal
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Pass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Juniper Berry
PPG
Very similar
Shadowed Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Relaxed Navy
Valspar
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brooding Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brooding Storm
#5E6D6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#667C99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brooding Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brooding Storm 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brooding Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brooding Storm have?
Brooding Storm 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 Brooding Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brooding Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brooding Storm are Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wrapped in Twilight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spacebox by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brooding Storm'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 Brooding Storm?
Brooding Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brooding Storm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.