Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Approaching Dusk |
| SKU | ICC-103 |
| Hex | #8B97A5 |
| RGB | 139, 151, 165 |
| HSL | 212°, 13%, 60% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Approaching Dusk
Approaching Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Approaching Dusk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Approaching Dusk within Behr'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 #8B97A5 in HSL space. Pair Approaching Dusk 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.
Behr Approaching Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Approaching Dusk 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 Behr ICC-103 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
The closest Valspar equivalent of Approaching Dusk is Gorgeous Graphite (M359). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.4 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Gorgeous Graphite and you'll get the same color. See the full Gorgeous Graphite swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Approaching Dusk is Hamilton Blue (DE6333) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hamilton Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Approaching Dusk is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
At Kompozit, the closest color to Approaching Dusk is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Approaching Dusk is Dried Lavender (SW 9072) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Lavender swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Approaching Dusk is Monument Gray (433-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monument Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Approaching Dusk. The nearest is Seastone (PPG10-11) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seastone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Approaching Dusk. The nearest is Zydeco (C2-986) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Approaching Dusk — the nearest deck color, Water's Edge (1635), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-103 instead. See the full Water's Edge swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Approaching Dusk — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-103 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Approaching Dusk — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 5.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-103 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Approaching Dusk — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 6.79). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-103 instead. See the full Times Past swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Approaching Dusk
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Approaching Dusk — the nearest deck color, Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), is clearly different (ΔE 8.51). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-103 instead. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →