Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dusty Denim |
| SKU | N480-4A |
| Hex | #90A1AA |
| RGB | 144, 161, 170 |
| HSL | 201°, 13%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Dusty Denim
Dusty Denim sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Dusty Denim 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 by brand
17 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Denim 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 #90A1AA in HSL space. Pair Dusty Denim 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 Dusty Denim Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty Denim 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 N480-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Debonair (SW 9139), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Denim without repainting risk. See the full Debonair swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Cornflower swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Valspar's nearest match is Silver Fox (4008-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.8 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Denim without repainting risk. See the full Silver Fox swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Denim
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dusty Denim is Symmetry (PPG1037-4). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Symmetry and you'll get the same color. See the full Symmetry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Glidden's nearest match is Symmetry (PPG1037-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Denim without repainting risk. See the full Symmetry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Rustic Blue (430-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Denim
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Debonair (HGSW 3324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Denim without repainting risk. See the full Debonair swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Cape Cod Blue (DEC792) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Cod Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Display (JG-84) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Sardine (NO. CB8) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sardine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusty Denim is In Good Taste (0505) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dusty Denim. The nearest is Metropolis Mood (0526) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Rodda's nearest match is Silver Lake (R080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Denim without repainting risk. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Stellar (C2-733) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stellar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusty Denim
At Clare, the closest color to Dusty Denim is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Portola Paints's nearest match is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Denim without repainting risk. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Kompozit has no exact twin of Dusty Denim. The nearest is Metropolis Mood (0526) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →