Ref. #727A7C · DE6327
Rhinoceros
19%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rhinoceros Technical Profile
What color is Rhinoceros? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #727A7C. Colors similar to Rhinoceros include Sherwin-Williams Foggy Day, Valspar Deco Gray, Valspar Almost Charcoal. Rhinoceros has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Rhinoceros creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Rhinoceros pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Rhinoceros
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rhinoceros
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rhinoceros
#727A7C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A88A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rhinoceros
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rhinoceros 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 Rhinoceros.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rhinoceros — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rhinoceros have?
Rhinoceros by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Rhinoceros from other brands?
The closest matches are Foggy Day by Sherwin-Williams (#727C7F), Deco Gray by Valspar (#70777A), Almost Charcoal by Valspar (#74797A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rhinoceros?
Rhinoceros has an LRV of 19.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rhinoceros's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.