Carbon Dating DET592 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #565B58, LRV 10 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sable Calm from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #565B58 · DET592
Carbon Dating
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Carbon Dating Technical Profile
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Carbon Dating in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carbon Dating in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCarbon Dating
Nearly identical
ValsparSable Calm
Sable Calm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zen Retreat
Vista Paint
Very similar
Black Widow
PPG
Very similar
Pointed Fir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ashwood Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Twilight Forest
Behr
Very similar
Ship'S Anchor
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carbon Dating
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carbon Dating
#565B58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B8984
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carbon Dating
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carbon Dating 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 Carbon Dating.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carbon Dating — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carbon Dating have?
Carbon Dating by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Carbon Dating in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carbon Dating from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carbon Dating are Sable Calm by Valspar (a near-identical match), Metal .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Zen Retreat by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carbon Dating'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 Carbon Dating?
Carbon Dating has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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 Carbon Dating's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.