Drifting Downstream DET605 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #61736F, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rocky River from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #61736F · DET605
Drifting Downstream
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Drifting Downstream Technical Profile
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Drifting Downstream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Drifting Downstream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDrifting Downstream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRocky River
Rocky River
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cameroon Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Under Water World
Vista Paint
Very similar
Paradise City
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dark Stormy Sky Green
PPG
Very similar
Caldwell Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Shadowed Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Adrift at Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Classic Movie
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Drifting Downstream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drifting Downstream
#61736F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B8E9C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drifting Downstream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drifting Downstream 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 Drifting Downstream.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Drifting Downstream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drifting Downstream have?
Drifting Downstream by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Drifting Downstream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Drifting Downstream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drifting Downstream are Rocky River by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cameroon Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Under Water World by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Drifting Downstream'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 Drifting Downstream?
Drifting Downstream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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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Why Drifting Downstream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.