Made of Steel DET593 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5B686F, 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.
Ref. #5B686F · DET593
Made of Steel
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Made of Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Made of Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMade of Steel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePowell Gray
Powell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lava Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Steeled Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Lagoon
Vista Paint
Very similar
In the Deep Blue Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grays Harbor
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Metal
Behr
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Made of Steel
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
Pure 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
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 Made of Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Made of Steel in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Lava Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Steeled Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Made of Steel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.