Brooding Storm DET604 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E6D6E, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #5E6D6E · DET604
Brooding Storm
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Brooding Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E6D6E
RGB94, 109, 110
Estimated LRV14.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#5F6D6D
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#5D6B6B
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#5C6B6B
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Colors That Work With Brooding Storm
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brooding Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brooding Storm are Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wrapped in Twilight by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Spacebox by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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