Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Dusky Mood |
| SKU | 1318 |
| Hex | #9D9EAB |
| RGB | 157, 158, 171 |
| HSL | 236°, 8%, 64% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Dusky Mood
Dusky Mood sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Dusky Mood 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.
Behr
Clare
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Dusky Mood within Diamond Vogel'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 #9D9EAB in HSL space. Pair Dusky Mood 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.
Diamond Vogel Dusky Mood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusky Mood 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 Diamond Vogel 1318 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Dusky Mood
The closest Behr equivalent of Dusky Mood is Masterpiece (MQ5-8). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Masterpiece and you'll get the same color. See the full Masterpiece swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Clare's nearest match is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Mood without repainting risk. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wisteria (AF-585), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Mood without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Mood
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Mood without repainting risk. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Valspar's nearest match is Palace Walls (8004-48D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Mood without repainting risk. See the full Palace Walls swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Kompozit's nearest match is Dusky Mood (1318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Mood without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Winterfell (DEGR79) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winterfell swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Mood. The nearest is Ash Violet (SW 6549) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dusky Mood. The nearest is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Mood
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dusky Mood. The nearest is African Purple (C2-781) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full African Purple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 8.55). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1318 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 9.76). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1318 instead. See the full Display swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 12.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1318 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →