Cavernous DE6364 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #515252, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cracked Pepper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #515252 · DE6364
Cavernous
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cavernous Technical Profile
HEX Code#515252
RGB81, 82, 82
Estimated LRV8.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Cavernous
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cavernous
#515252
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#566B80
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cavernous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cavernous 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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Cavernous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cavernous have?
Cavernous by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Cavernous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cavernous are Cracked Pepper by Behr (a close digital match), Cracked Pepper by Behr (a close digital match), Wood Acres by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cavernous'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 Cavernous?
Cavernous has a estimated lightness value of 8.4, 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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