Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dusty Denim |
| SKU | N480-4A |
| Hex | #90A1AA |
| RGB | 144, 161, 170 |
| HSL | 201°, 13%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| 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 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.
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Clare
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Denim — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 7.72). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr N480-4A instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusty Denim
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Denim — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.07). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr N480-4A instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →