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Iron Creek

13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Iron Creek DE5775 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #50676B, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Molten Lead from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Iron Creek Technical Profile

HEX Code#50676B
RGB80, 103, 107
LRV12.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Iron Creek in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Iron Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsIron Creek
Nearly identical
BehrMolten Lead

Molten Lead

Behr

Nearly identical

Perfect Storm

Valspar

Very similar

Azalea Leaf

PPG

Very similar

Tempe Star

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Stormed Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Inchyra Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stained Glass

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Overcast Day

Kilz

Very similar

Bowman Blue

Vista Paint

Very similar

Portsmouth Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Wool .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Basalt Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Iron Creek

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Iron Creek

#50676B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5F708F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Iron Creek

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Binary Star

Complement

Bridle Leather Brown

Iron Creek Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

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Golf Course

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Candied Apple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Red River

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Iron Creek.

Outer Space

Dunn-Edwards · DE5824

#53626E

Ragtime Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DET558

#4A5E6C

Made of Steel

Dunn-Edwards · DET593

#5B686F

Midnight Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DET580

#4E5A6D

Yankee Doodle

Dunn-Edwards · DET578

#4D5A6B

Artistic Stone

Dunn-Edwards · DE6307

#5C6B65

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Iron Creek — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Iron Creek have?
Iron Creek by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Iron Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iron Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Creek are Molten Lead by Behr (a near-identical match), Walk Me Home by Behr (a near-identical match), Walk Me Home by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Iron Creek'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 Iron Creek?
Iron Creek has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.5, 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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