Carbon Dating DET592 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #565B58, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #565B58 · DET592
Carbon Dating
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Carbon Dating Technical Profile
HEX Code#565B58
RGB86, 91, 88
Estimated LRV10.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Carbon Dating
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Carbon Dating from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carbon Dating are Sable Calm by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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