Vulcan DE6341 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6C757D, 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.
Ref. #6C757D · DE6341
Vulcan
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Vulcan Technical Profile
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Vulcan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vulcan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsVulcan
Nearly identical
PPGSheffield Gray
Sheffield Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Britannia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Channel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Very similar
Hypnotic
Behr
Very similar
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vulcan
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vulcan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vulcan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vulcan are Sheffield Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Favorite Flannel by PPG (a near-identical match), Britannia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vulcan's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.