Blackened Ore 439-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #68635E, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Underground from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68635E · 439-6DB
Blackened Ore
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blackened Ore Technical Profile
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Blackened Ore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blackened Ore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBlackened Ore
Nearly identical
KilzUnderground
Underground
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chinchilla
Behr
Nearly identical
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Woods
PPG
Nearly identical
Aromatic Cloves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Catch of the Day
Valspar
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blackened Ore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blackened Ore
#68635E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#959564
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackened Ore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackened Ore 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Blackened Ore.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blackened Ore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackened Ore have?
Blackened Ore by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Blackened Ore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blackened Ore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened Ore are Underground by Kilz (a near-identical match), Chinchilla by Behr (a near-identical match), Coachman's Cape by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blackened Ore'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 Blackened Ore?
Blackened Ore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blackened Ore's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.