Fade to Black DET629 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #676965, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #676965 · DET629
Fade to Black
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fade to Black Technical Profile
HEX Code#676965
RGB103, 105, 101
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Fade to Black
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fade to Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fade to Black are Black Locust by Behr (a close digital match), Armory by PPG (a close digital match), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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