Slate Wall
DE5797 · #40535D · LRV 8 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Slate Wall8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Slate Wall, Really?
Slate Wall reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DE5797 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Slate Wall
Slate Wall earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Slate Wall
At LRV 8, Slate Wall 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. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Slate Wall are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5797 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Night TideECC-30-3 · Behr | 3.2 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Everard BlueCW-575 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Motor City Blue4005-4C · Valspar | 3.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Soothing SapphirePPG10-09 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Krimson Lake Blue90BG 08/075 · Glidden | 2.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Tailored Blue431-6DB · Dutch Boy | 0.9 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Slate Wall within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #40535D in HSL space. Pair Slate Wall with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Slate Wall?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question