Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Salem Black |
| SKU | DE6343 |
| Hex | #45494D |
| RGB | 69, 73, 77 |
| HSL | 210°, 5%, 29% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Salem Black
At LRV 6, Salem Black is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Salem Black earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Salem Black within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #45494D in HSL space. Pair Salem Black with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Salem Black Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salem Black from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE6343 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salem Black
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Salem Black is Cyberspace (SW 7076). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cyberspace and you'll get the same color. See the full Cyberspace swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Salem Black
The closest Behr equivalent of Salem Black is Winter Coat (HDC-WR14-4). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). If Behr is your counter, order Winter Coat and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Coat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salem Black
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Salem Black is Raccoon Fur (2126-20). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Raccoon Fur and you'll get the same color. See the full Raccoon Fur swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Salem Black
Valspar's nearest match is Blindfold (4007-2C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.7 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Black without repainting risk. See the full Blindfold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Salem Black
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Salem Black is Black Forest (PPG1012-7) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Forest swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Salem Black
At Glidden, the closest color to Salem Black is Black Forest (PPG1012-7) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Salem Black
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Salem Black is Anchored Blue (434-7DB). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Anchored Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Anchored Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salem Black
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Salem Black is No Limits (HGSW 1461). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order No Limits and you'll get the same color. See the full No Limits swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Salem Black
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Salem Black is Fine Black (JG-144) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fine Black swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Salem Black
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Salem Black is Railings (NO. 31). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Railings and you'll get the same color. See the full Railings swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Salem Black
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Salem Black is Octavius (0522) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octavius swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salem Black
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Midnight Magic (0508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Black without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Salem Black
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Salem Black is Stout (C2-965) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Salem Black
Clare has no exact twin of Salem Black. The nearest is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Salem Black
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Salem Black is Black Sky (BLACK SKY) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salem Black
Kompozit's nearest match is Midnight Magic (0508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Black without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →