Gunsmoke DET510 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #878573, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gunsmith Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #878573 · DET510
Gunsmoke
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gunsmoke Technical Profile
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Gunsmoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gunsmoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGunsmoke
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGunsmith Gray
Gunsmith Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ottertail
Behr
Nearly identical
Tortuga
PPG
Nearly identical
Folkstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Connected Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Combat Boots
Kilz
Nearly identical
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Niagara Valley
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
French Clay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mirrored Willow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gunsmoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gunsmoke
#878573
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAB82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gunsmoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gunsmoke 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 Gunsmoke.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gunsmoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gunsmoke have?
Gunsmoke 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 Gunsmoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gunsmoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gunsmoke are Gunsmith Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ottertail by Behr (a near-identical match), Tortuga by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gunsmoke'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 Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.2, 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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Why Gunsmoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.