Great Gray Owl DEGR50 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #797672, 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.
Ref. #797672 · DEGR50
Great Gray Owl
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Great Gray Owl Technical Profile
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Great Gray Owl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Great Gray Owl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGreat Gray Owl
Nearly identical
ValsparRugged Suede
Rugged Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gauntlet Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Unpredictable Hue
Behr
Nearly identical
On the Edge
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliffside Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ocean Frigate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smokey Eyes
Kilz
Very similar
Amherst Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ocean Frigate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dusty Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Great Gray Owl
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Gray Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great Gray Owl 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Great Gray Owl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Great Gray Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Gray Owl are Rugged Suede by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Unpredictable Hue by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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