Made of Steel DET593 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5B686F, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Powell Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5B686F · DET593
Made of Steel
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Made of Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B686F
RGB91, 104, 111
Estimated LRV13.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Made of Steel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Made of Steel
#5B686F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#656D98
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Made of Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Made of Steel 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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Made of Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Made of Steel have?
Made of Steel 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 Made of Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Made of Steel are Powell Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lava Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Steeled Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Made of Steel'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 Made of Steel?
Made of Steel has a estimated lightness value of 13.3, 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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