Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Dusk |
| SKU | BD11 |
| Hex | #A5A3B0 |
| RGB | 165, 163, 176 |
| HSL | 249°, 8%, 66% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Dusk
Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
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 by brand
14 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Dusk within C2 Paint'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 #A5A3B0 in HSL space. Pair 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.
C2 Paint Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 C2 Paint BD11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusk
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusk is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusk
At Behr, the closest color to Dusk is Canyon Sunset (T12-3) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon Sunset swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusk
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dusk. The nearest is Yukon Sky (1439) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yukon Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusk
Valspar has no exact twin of Dusk. The nearest is Moonlight Stroll (8004-45D) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlight Stroll swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusk is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusk
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusk is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusk
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusk is Spring Tulip (243-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Tulip swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusk
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusk is Dream in Purple (HGSW 3395) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream in Purple swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusk
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dusk. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusk
At Rodda, the closest color to Dusk is Wild and Free (R104) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild and Free swatch →