Equinox DET616 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #62696B, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greybeard from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #62696B · DET616
Equinox
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Equinox Technical Profile
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Equinox in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Equinox in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEquinox
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGreybeard
Greybeard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grafton Grey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cordite
Behr
Nearly identical
Web Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bottlenose Dolphin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Steeled Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Murky Depths
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lava Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Charcoal Slate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Equinox
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Equinox
#62696B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#677599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Equinox
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Equinox 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 Equinox.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Equinox — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Equinox have?
Equinox by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Equinox in your own space before committing.
What colors match Equinox from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Equinox are Greybeard by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Polished Pewter by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Grafton Grey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Equinox'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 Equinox?
Equinox has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Equinox's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.