Soot DE6321 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #555E5F, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #555E5F · DE6321
Soot
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soot Technical Profile
HEX Code#555E5F
RGB85, 94, 95
Estimated LRV10.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Soot
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mostly Metal
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#575E5F
Close digital match
Slate Court
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#505A5C
Close digital match
Flint
Benjamin Moore
#575D5F
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#58615F
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#566466
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#596368
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Colors That Work With Soot
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soot are Mostly Metal by PPG (a close digital match), Slate Court by Valspar (a close digital match), Flint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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