Fade to Black DET629 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #676965, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Locust from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #676965 · DET629
Fade to Black
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fade to Black Technical Profile
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Fade to Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fade to Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFade to Black
Nearly identical
BehrBlack Locust
Black Locust
Behr
Nearly identical
Armory
PPG
Nearly identical
Grizzle Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sable Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kendall Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Zinc-Ed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fade to Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fade to Black
#676965
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#679A67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fade to Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fade to Black 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 Fade to Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fade to Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fade to Black have?
Fade to Black 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 Fade to Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fade to Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fade to Black are Black Locust by Behr (a near-identical match), Armory by PPG (a near-identical match), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fade to Black'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 Fade to Black?
Fade to Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fade to Black's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.