Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Gray Soapstone |
| SKU | DEGR53 |
| Hex | #999897 |
| RGB | 153, 152, 151 |
| HSL | 30°, 1%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| 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 by brand
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Glidden's nearest match is Stone Grey (30YY 31/024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). 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 Stone Grey 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Soapstone is Portsmouth Landing (HGSW 1473) — very close at ΔE 3.46, 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 Portsmouth Landing 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Soapstone without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Soapstone
Rodda has no exact twin of Gray Soapstone. The nearest is December Sky (R094) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full December Sky 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 →
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 →