Vulcan DE6341 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6C757D, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sheffield Gray from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #6C757D · DE6341
Vulcan
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Vulcan Technical Profile
HEX Code#6C757D
RGB108, 117, 125
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Vulcan
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sheffield Gray
PPG
#6B7680
Close digital match
Britannia Blue
Benjamin Moore
#68747D
Close digital match
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
#6B727A
Close digital match
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
#6A7178
Close digital match
Deep Channel
Valspar
#6D7983
Close digital match
Backwater
Hirshfield's
#687078
Close digital match
Old Lamppost
Kilz
#70757A
Similar digital color
Hypnotic
Behr
#677582
Similar digital color
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
#656D73
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De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
#6A7C80
Visible digital difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
#78858B
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Vulcan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vulcan
#6C757D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7779A5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vulcan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vulcan 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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Vulcan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vulcan have?
Vulcan 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 Vulcan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vulcan are Sheffield Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Favorite Flannel by PPG (a close digital match), Britannia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vulcan'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 Vulcan?
Vulcan has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, 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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