Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Hamilton Blue |
| SKU | DE6333 |
| Hex | #8A99A4 |
| RGB | 138, 153, 164 |
| HSL | 205°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Hamilton Blue
Hamilton Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Hamilton Blue 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Hamilton Blue 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 #8A99A4 in HSL space. Pair Hamilton Blue 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 Hamilton Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hamilton Blue 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 DE6333 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Daphne (SW 9151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hamilton Blue without repainting risk. See the full Daphne swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Approaching Dusk (ICC-103) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Approaching Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Water's Edge (1635) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Water's Edge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Maritime Hush (T693) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.9 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maritime Hush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Seastone (PPG10-11) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seastone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Hamilton Blue is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Lost At Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Hamilton Blue is Monument Gray (433-4DB). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Monument Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Monument Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hamilton Blue. The nearest is Steely Gray (HGSW 1453) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In Good Taste (0505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Hamilton Blue without repainting risk. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Hamilton Blue is In Good Taste (0505). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order In Good Taste and you'll get the same color. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Fleeting Daylight (R093) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fleeting Daylight swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Shark Fin (C2-734) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hamilton Blue is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Hamilton Blue. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hamilton Blue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Hamilton Blue is In Good Taste (0505). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). If Kompozit is your counter, order In Good Taste and you'll get the same color. See the full In Good Taste swatch →