Salem Black DE6343 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #45494D, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Coat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #45494D · DE6343
Salem Black
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Salem Black Technical Profile
HEX Code#45494D
RGB69, 73, 77
Estimated LRV6.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Winter Coat
Behr
#44494D
Close digital match
Black Horizon
Benjamin Moore
#45494E
Close digital match
Cyberspace
Sherwin-Williams
#44484D
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Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
#44484D
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Railings
Farrow & Ball
#45484B
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Blue Grey
RAL
#474B4E
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Witchcraft
PPG
#474C50
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Sooty Lashes
Valspar
#454B4F
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Typewriter
Kilz
#424648
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Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
#46474A
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Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
#46474A
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Metal .06
Colorhouse
#3F4647
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Colors That Work With Salem Black
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salem Black
#45494D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F4F76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salem Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salem Black Room Palettes
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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
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Salem Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salem Black have?
Salem Black by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Salem Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salem Black are Winter Coat by Behr (a close digital match), Black Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salem Black'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 Salem Black?
Salem Black has a estimated lightness value of 6.6, 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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