Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Gray Soapstone |
| SKU | DEGR53 |
| Hex | #999897 |
| RGB | 153, 152, 151 |
| HSL | 30°, 1%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Gray Soapstone
Gray Soapstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gray Soapstone 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
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Gray Soapstone 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 #999897 in HSL space. Pair Gray Soapstone 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 Gray Soapstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Soapstone 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 DEGR53 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
The closest Behr equivalent of Gray Soapstone is Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Dolphin Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Dolphin Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Soapstone without repainting risk. See the full Playing Possum swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Kompozit's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Soapstone without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tin Man (C2-970), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Soapstone without repainting risk. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Pewter Cast (SW 7673) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pewter Cast swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Soho Loft (CSP-10) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soho Loft swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At Valspar, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Mason Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Sparrow (0554) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray Soapstone. The nearest is Times Past (JG-94) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Times Past swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gray Soapstone — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.4). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR53 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gray Soapstone — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR53 instead. See the full Anita swatch →