Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bay Fog |
| SKU | DE5934 |
| Hex | #9899B0 |
| RGB | 152, 153, 176 |
| HSL | 238°, 13%, 64% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Bay Fog
Bay Fog 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.
Bay Fog is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bay Fog within Dunn-Edwards'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 #9899B0 in HSL space. Pair Bay Fog 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.
Dunn-Edwards Bay Fog Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bay Fog 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5934 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay Fog
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bay Fog. The nearest is Ash Violet (SW 6549) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bay Fog
Valspar has no exact twin of Bay Fog. The nearest is Palace Walls (8004-48D) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palace Walls swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bay Fog
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bay Fog is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) — very close at ΔE 3.34, 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 Purple Surf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bay Fog
At Glidden, the closest color to Bay Fog is Byzantine Blue (50BB 32/117) — very close at ΔE 2.32, 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 Byzantine Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay Fog
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bay Fog. The nearest is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bay Fog
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bay Fog is Lavender Spectacle (1283) — very close at ΔE 2.04, 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 Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bay Fog
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Bay Fog. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bay Fog
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bay Fog is African Purple (C2-781) — very close at ΔE 3.28, 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 African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bay Fog
Clare has no exact twin of Bay Fog. The nearest is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bay Fog
Kompozit has no exact twin of Bay Fog. The nearest is Dusky Mood (1318) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →