Blackened Ore 439-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #68635E, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #68635E · 439-6DB
Blackened Ore
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blackened Ore Technical Profile
HEX Code#68635E
RGB104, 99, 94
Estimated LRV12.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Underground
Kilz
#69655F
Close digital match
Chinchilla
Behr
#6A6661
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Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
#6B645E
Close digital match
Dark Woods
PPG
#635F5A
Close digital match
Aromatic Cloves
Dunn-Edwards
#6D6661
Close digital match
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
#63615D
Close digital match
Gropius Gray
Vista Paint
#63615D
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Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams
#6B645B
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#676259
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RAL
#6C6960
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#626664
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Colors That Work With Blackened Ore
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blackened Ore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened Ore are Underground by Kilz (a close digital match), Chinchilla by Behr (a close digital match), Coachman's Cape by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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