Ref. #787976 · DE6369
Legendary Gray
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Legendary Gray Technical Profile
What color is Legendary Gray? It's a deep neutral gray with the hex code #787976. Colors similar to Legendary Gray include MPC Steel Wool, Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray, Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray. Legendary Gray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Legendary Gray creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Legendary Gray is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Legendary Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Legendary Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Legendary Gray
#787976
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82A77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Legendary Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Legendary Gray 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 Legendary Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Legendary Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Legendary Gray have?
Legendary Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Legendary Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Steel Wool by MPC (#767775), Westchester Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#797978), Amherst Gray by Benjamin Moore (#767771). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Legendary Gray?
Legendary Gray has an LRV of 19.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Legendary Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.