Molasses DE6399 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #574A47, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cattail from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #574A47 · DE6399
Molasses
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Molasses Technical Profile
HEX Code#574A47
RGB87, 74, 71
Estimated LRV7.4
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Molasses
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cattail
Kilz
#594B49
Close digital match
Natural Bark
Behr
#594A45
Close digital match
French Toast
PPG
#544642
Close digital match
Black Raisin
Valspar
#514745
Close digital match
Incense Stick
Benjamin Moore
#594845
Close digital match
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#5B4B44
Similar digital color
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
#5B4F49
Similar digital color
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
#504844
Similar digital color
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
#4D403B
Similar digital color
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
Similar digital color
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
Similar digital color
Terra Brown
RAL
#4E3B31
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Molasses
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Molasses
#574A47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7054
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Molasses
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Molasses 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 Molasses.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Molasses — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Molasses have?
Molasses 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 Molasses from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Molasses are Cattail by Kilz (a close digital match), Natural Bark by Behr (a close digital match), French Toast by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Molasses'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 Molasses?
Molasses has a estimated lightness value of 7.4, 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.
Explore More with Molasses
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Molasses's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.