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Slate Wall

8%LRV Value
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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.

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Slate Wall Technical Profile

HEX Code#40535D
RGB64, 83, 93
LRV8.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Slate Wall

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Nightfall

Complement

Afternoon Tea

Slate Wall Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Artificial Turf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Rosa

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clay Pot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Slate Wall.

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

#43535E

Deep Reservoir

Dunn-Edwards · DE5874

#424F5F

Dark Shadows

Dunn-Edwards · DEA183

#455559

Good Night!

Dunn-Edwards · DET598

#46565F

Loch Ness

Dunn-Edwards · DE5748

#445956

Tried & True Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DET582

#494F62

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

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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