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Dunn-Edwards Blustery WindDE6304 · #B6C5C1 · LRV 50

Blustery Wind reads as a cool blue-green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6304 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS BLUSTERY WIND
RGB 182, 197, 193LRV 50

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameBlustery Wind
SKUDE6304
Hex#B6C5C1
RGB182, 197, 193
HSL164°, 11%, 74%
LRV50
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyGray
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About Dunn-Edwards Blustery Wind

At LRV 50, Blustery Wind is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its teal 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Blustery Wind is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 53
SW 9633 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 53
SW 6205 · #BEC3BB · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 54

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All gray at Behr →
N460-3 · #B5C8C3 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 55
ICC-47 · #BDC5C0 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 55
N450-3 · #B0C8C6 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 55
PPF-26 · #BCC3C2 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 54

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1585 · #B9C5C3 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 54
CSP-740 · #B7C6BE · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 54
AF-490 · #BBC3BB · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 53
CSP-730 · #BBC3BB · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 53

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All gray at Valspar →
T645 · #B7C5BF · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 53.6
V100-3 · #B3C6C2 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 54
T624 · #B3C6C4 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 53.9
M356 · #BAC4C2 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 53.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1034-4 · #B5C8C8 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 55
PPG1138-3 · #AFC6BF · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 53
PPG1135-4 · #B3C4B9 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 53
PPG1134-4 · #B3C5B9 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 53

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.79
All gray at Glidden →
30GG 54/045 · #BBC6C3 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 54
PPG1135-4 · #B3C4BA · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 53
PPG1138-3 · #AFC7BF · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 54
10GG 53/030 · #BEC4C1 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 53

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All gray at Dutch Boy →
427-3DB · #B5C2BB · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 52
428-3DB · #B1C7C5 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 54
426-3DB · #BEC6C0 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 55
432-2DB · #B4C5CB · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 54
HGSW 3326 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 54
HGSW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 54
HGSW 3286 · #BEC3BB · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 52
HGSW 6205 · #BEC3BB · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 52

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.22
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-76 · #AEC8CA · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 55
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 51
JG-88 · #AFCACD · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 56

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 236 · #BDCCC2 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 58

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0483 · #B5C5C4 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 54
0489 · #BBC6C4 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 55
0476 · #BCC7C0 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 55
0470 · #B1C6C1 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 53

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 54
0476 · #BAC5BE · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 55
H0041 · #B2C7C7 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 54
0448 · #BDC3BD · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 54

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All gray at Rodda →
CA189 · #B5C8C7 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 55
CA176 · #BEC5BE · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 55
R079 · #B5C2C5 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 53
R067 · #BBC3B8 · ΔE 4 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.69
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-959 · #B6C4C1 · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 53
C2-977 · #B7C5C4 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 54
C2-989 · #BBC4C0 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 54
C2-975 · #B7C5C7 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 54

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-35 · #B9CDC8 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 54

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.4
All gray at Portola Paints →
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 49

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.85
All gray at Annie Sloan →
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All gray at Kompozit →
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 53
0476 · #BAC5BE · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 54
0497 · #B1C7C9 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 54
0448 · #BDC3BD · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 54

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Blustery Wind within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE6297 · LRV 49
DE6290 · LRV 50
DE6311 · LRV 48
DET565 · LRV 57
DE5772 · LRV 49
DE6360 · LRV 50

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B6C5C1 in HSL space. Pair Blustery Wind with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B6C5C1 + #C5B6BA
TRIADIC
#B6C5C1 · #C1B6C5 · #C5C1B6
ANALOGOUS
#B6C5BA · #B6C5C1 · #B6C2C5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.79:1fail
Sample text on black
11.75:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Blustery Wind Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Blustery Wind 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 DE6304 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blustery Wind

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blustery Wind is Niebla Azul (SW 9137) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Niebla Azul swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Behr's nearest match is Lunar Surface (N460-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Lunar Surface swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wales Gray (1585), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Wales Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Blustery Wind

The closest Valspar equivalent of Blustery Wind is Statue of Liberty (T645). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53.6 vs 50). If Valspar is your counter, order Statue of Liberty and you'll get the same color. See the full Statue of Liberty swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blustery Wind

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blustery Wind is Crystal Oasis (PPG1138-3) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crystal Oasis swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Glidden's nearest match is Neo-Mediterranean Mist (30GG 54/045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Neo-Mediterranean Mist swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blustery Wind

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blustery Wind is Quiet Breeze (428-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quiet Breeze swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blustery Wind

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blustery Wind is Fresh Idea (HGSW 3326) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Idea swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Blustery Wind. The nearest is It Is Well (JG-76) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It Is Well swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Indulgence (0483), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Indulgence swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Whirlwind (0489), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Rodda's nearest match is Clear Skies (CA189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Clear Skies swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Blustery Wind

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Blustery Wind is Bel Canto (C2-959). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 50). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bel Canto and you'll get the same color. See the full Bel Canto swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Clare has no exact twin of Blustery Wind. The nearest is Summer Friday (PNT100-LT-37) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Friday swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Blustery Wind

Kompozit's nearest match is Whirlwind (0489), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 50) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blustery Wind without repainting risk. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

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