Tarnished Silver DE6355 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #797B80, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whale Tail from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #797B80 · DE6355
Tarnished Silver
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tarnished Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#797B80
RGB121, 123, 128
Estimated LRV19.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Tarnished Silver
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tarnished Silver
#797B80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A81AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tarnished Silver
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tarnished Silver Room Palettes
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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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Tarnished Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tarnished Silver have?
Tarnished Silver by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Tarnished Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tarnished Silver are Whale Tail by Kilz (a close digital match), Nuts and Bolts by Valspar (a close digital match), Complex Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tarnished Silver'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 Tarnished Silver?
Tarnished Silver has a estimated lightness value of 19.8, 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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