Mount Sterling DE6317 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CAD3D4, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Shores from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAD3D4 · DE6317
Mount Sterling
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mount Sterling Technical Profile
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Mount Sterling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mount Sterling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMount Sterling
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySilver Shores
Silver Shores
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lullaby
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sky Splash
PPG
Nearly identical
Palace Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polished Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pacific Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Polished Cotton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mount Sterling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mount Sterling
#CAD3D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8595AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mount Sterling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mount Sterling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mount Sterling have?
Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mount Sterling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mount Sterling are Silver Shores by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lullaby by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sky Splash by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mount Sterling'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 Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Mount Sterling's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.