Soot DE6321 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #555E5F, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mostly Metal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #555E5F · DE6321
Soot
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soot Technical Profile
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Soot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSoot
Nearly identical
PPGMostly Metal
Mostly Metal
PPG
Nearly identical
Slate Court
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shady Place
Vista Paint
Very similar
City Rain
Behr
Very similar
Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Grays Harbor
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soot
#555E5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C6F8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soot 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 Soot.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soot have?
Soot by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Soot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soot are Mostly Metal by PPG (a near-identical match), Slate Court by Valspar (a near-identical match), Flint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soot'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 Soot?
Soot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soot's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.