Tarnished Silver DE6355 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #797B80, 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.
Ref. #797B80 · DE6355
Tarnished Silver
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tarnished Silver Technical Profile
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Tarnished Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tarnished Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTarnished Silver
Nearly identical
KilzWhale Tail
Whale Tail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nuts and Bolts
Valspar
Nearly identical
Complex Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Charcoal Linen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Before the Storm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Elegant Charcoal
PPG
Very similar
Industrialized
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Frigate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Subtle Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tarnished Silver
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tarnished Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tarnished Silver 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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tarnished Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tarnished Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tarnished Silver are Whale Tail by Kilz (a near-identical match), Nuts and Bolts by Valspar (a near-identical match), Complex Gray by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tarnished Silver's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.