Salem Black DE6343 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #45494D, 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.
Ref. #45494D · DE6343
Salem Black
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Salem Black Technical Profile
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Salem Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salem Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSalem Black
Nearly identical
BehrWinter Coat
Winter Coat
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Horizon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cyberspace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blue Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Witchcraft
PPG
Nearly identical
Sooty Lashes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Typewriter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salem Black
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
Pure 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
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 Salem Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Salem Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salem Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salem Black are Winter Coat by Behr (a near-identical match), Black Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salem Black's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.