Metal Fringe DET626 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #837E74, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Trout from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #837E74 · DET626
Metal Fringe
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Metal Fringe Technical Profile
HEX Code#837E74
RGB131, 126, 116
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Metal Fringe
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smoky Trout
Behr
#827D74
Close digital match
Wildwood
Kilz
#817D72
Close digital match
Empire
Valspar
#807C72
Close digital match
Carter Gray
Benjamin Moore
#837D70
Close digital match
Fireplace Mantel
Hirshfield's
#847C70
Close digital match
Anonymous
Sherwin-Williams
#817A6E
Close digital match
Hidcote Manor
Vista Paint
#837B6F
Close digital match
Weathered Rock
Dutch Boy
#817A6E
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Grey Tweed
PPG
#878078
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#898176
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Colors That Work With Metal Fringe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metal Fringe
#837E74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AA80
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Metal Fringe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Metal Fringe 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
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Metal Fringe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Metal Fringe have?
Metal Fringe by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Metal Fringe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metal Fringe are Smoky Trout by Behr (a close digital match), Wildwood by Kilz (a close digital match), Empire by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Metal Fringe'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 Metal Fringe?
Metal Fringe has a estimated lightness value of 21.0, 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 Metal Fringe's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.