Novelty Navy DE6335 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #515B62, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Secretreg from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #515B62 · DE6335
Novelty Navy
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Novelty Navy Technical Profile
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Novelty Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Novelty Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNovelty Navy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDeep Secretreg
Deep Secretreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Night View
Valspar
Nearly identical
City Rain
Behr
Nearly identical
Mysterious
PPG
Nearly identical
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Thunderstorm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Outerspace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Onyx Shade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Novelty Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Novelty Navy
#515B62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C608A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Novelty Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Novelty Navy 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 Novelty Navy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Novelty Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Novelty Navy have?
Novelty Navy 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 Novelty Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Novelty Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Novelty Navy are Deep Secretreg by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Night View by Valspar (a near-identical match), City Rain by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Novelty Navy'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 Novelty Navy?
Novelty Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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