Slate Wall DE5797 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #40535D, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tailored Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #40535D · DE5797
Slate Wall
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Slate Wall in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Slate Wall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSlate Wall
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTailored Blue
Tailored Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Everglade Deck
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brush Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Asher Benjamin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Mountain Falls
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Restless Sea
Behr
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Oceania
PPG
Very similar
Sea Serpent
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Slate Wall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slate Wall
#40535D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#535A7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slate Wall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slate Wall 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
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Slate Wall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slate Wall have?
Slate Wall by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Slate Wall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slate Wall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Wall are Tailored Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Everglade Deck by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slate Wall'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 Slate Wall?
Slate Wall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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