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Ref. #524A46 · DE6392

Mink

7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Mink DE6392 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #524A46, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Black from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mink Technical Profile

HEX Code#524A46
RGB82, 74, 70
LRV7.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Mink in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsMink
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOrchid Black

Orchid Black

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Tribal Drum

Behr

Nearly identical

Brown Velvet

Valspar

Nearly identical

Midsummer Night

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Black Fox

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Deepest Earth Green

PPG

Very similar

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Binoculars

Kilz

Very similar

Gargoyle

Vista Paint

Very similar

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Chocolate

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grey Brown

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mink

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mink

#524A46

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7A7351

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mink

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Black Raisin

Complement

Tarragon

Mink Room Palettes

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

Walls

Clouded Vision

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Cedar Grove

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Mountain Bluebird

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Mink.

Renwick Brown

Dunn-Edwards · DET630

#504E47

Espresso Macchiato

Dunn-Edwards · DET680

#4F4744

Purple Prose

Dunn-Edwards · DET405

#554348

French Press Coffee

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN07

#4C4346

Spiced Hot Chocolate

Dunn-Edwards · DET691

#53433E

Nomad

Dunn-Edwards · DET697

#5B4E4B

More gray colors from other brands

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

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Mink — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mink have?
Mink by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Mink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mink are Orchid Black by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tribal Drum by Behr (a near-identical match), Brown Velvet by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mink'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 Mink?
Mink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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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