Great Gray Owl DEGR50 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #797672, estimated LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rugged Suede from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #797672 · DEGR50
Great Gray Owl
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Great Gray Owl Technical Profile
HEX Code#797672
RGB121, 118, 114
Estimated LRV18.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#7B7875
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Colors That Work With Great Gray Owl
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Great Gray Owl
#797672
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A579
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Gray Owl
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great Gray Owl 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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Great Gray Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Gray Owl have?
Great Gray Owl 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 Great Gray Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Gray Owl are Rugged Suede by Valspar (a close digital match), Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Unpredictable Hue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Great Gray Owl'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 Great Gray Owl?
Great Gray Owl has a estimated lightness value of 18.2, 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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