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Porpoise (DE6373) by Dunn-Edwards

#DBDBDA

A neutral screen color with a neutral (balanced undertone) reading and LRV 70.8. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.

Hex
#DBDBDA
RGB
219, 219, 218
HSL
60°, 1.4%, 85.7%
Lab D65
87.38, -0.18, 0.49
LRV
70.8 estimated
Undertone
neutral (balanced undertone)

In a room

Where this color can work

Porpoise is a light balanced neutral that can make a nursery, home office, or casual living room feel settled without imposing a strong warm or cool theme. It leaves space for colorful textiles and artwork, yet remains distinct from crisp trim. Because nearby surfaces can steer a balanced gray, sample it alongside the largest rug and sofa. Check shaded corners after sunset to ensure the walls retain enough definition under the room's actual lamps.

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Cross-brand shortlist

Three nearby values in every other palette

Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.

Sherwin-Williamsnearest three

Spatial WhiteSW 6259 · #DDDCDBΔE 0.588 · not perceptibleSite WhiteSW 7070 · #DCDEDCΔE 1.374 · barely perceptibleNebulous WhiteSW 7063 · #DEDFDCΔE 1.523 · barely perceptible

Benjamin Moorenearest three

Graytint1611 · #D9DAD9ΔE 0.583 · not perceptiblePearl871 · #DDE0DFΔE 1.791 · barely perceptibleSilver1458 · #DDDAD6ΔE 1.875 · barely perceptible

Valsparnearest three

Polar Star4005-1A · #D7D9D8ΔE 1.156 · barely perceptibleSandstone Gray7004-18 · #D8D7D4ΔE 1.391 · barely perceptibleSeashell Gray4003-1A · #DBDBD7ΔE 1.578 · barely perceptible

PPGnearest three

Shining ScalePPG0996-1 · #DDDDDBΔE 0.693 · not perceptibleShaded WhisperPPG0995-1 · #E0DFDDΔE 1.131 · barely perceptibleSilver Screen30YY 72/009 · #DFDDDCΔE 1.170 · barely perceptible

Within Dunn-Edwards

Similar, lighter, and darker

Silver LakeDE6379 · #DEDDDDSimilar · ΔE 1.001Silver SettingDE6359 · #D8DADBSimilar · ΔE 1.319CloudDEC791 · #D8D7D3Similar · ΔE 1.788Silver SpoonDE6366 · #D3D3D2Similar · ΔE 1.856December SkyDE6352 · #D5D7D9Similar · ΔE 1.949Green MirrorDEC784 · #D7E2D5Lighter · ΔE 8.011Silver FoxDE6289 · #D5DBD5Darker · ΔE 4.224

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Porpoise (DE6373) Dunn-Edwards swatch with closest matches
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FAQ

Questions about Porpoise

What rooms suit Porpoise?

The scenario note describes plausible uses based on its lightness, family, and undertone. It is planning guidance, not a guarantee for a particular exposure or set of finishes.

Why might Porpoise look different at night?

Lamp color temperature and surrounding surfaces change adaptation and reflected light. Review a real sample under the lighting that will actually be used after dark.

Are these Porpoise values current?

The source and retrieval date are listed below. Paint libraries can change, so confirm the current code and technical data with the manufacturer or retailer before purchase. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Graytint 1611 by Benjamin Moore at ΔE 0.583.

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By Henry Weng · Updated