Dapple Gray DET511 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #959486, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornwall Slate from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #959486 · DET511
Dapple Gray
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dapple Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#959486
RGB149, 148, 134
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Dapple Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dapple Gray
#959486
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dapple Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dapple Gray 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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Dapple Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dapple Gray have?
Dapple Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Dapple Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dapple Gray are Cornwall Slate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Everlasting Sage by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Storm Cloud Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dapple Gray'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 Dapple Gray?
Dapple Gray has a estimated lightness value of 29.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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