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DUNN-EDWARDS · DEGR75

Dunn-Edwards Misty Seascape#A9B1AE · LRV 43

Misty Seascape reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Dunn-Edwards DEGR75 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS MISTY SEASCAPE
RGB 169, 177, 174 LRV 43

Color spec

Brand Dunn-Edwards
Name Misty Seascape
SKU DEGR75
Hex #A9B1AE
RGB 169, 177, 174
HSL 158°, 5%, 68%
LRV 43
Undertone true neutral (no measurable hue)
Family Gray

About Dunn-Edwards Misty Seascape

Misty Seascape sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.

Misty Seascape 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 each

5 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.

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
HC-165 · #AAB2B0 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 43
1586 · #A7B2B0 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 43
1565 · #A3B0AE · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 42
CW-640 · #A7B0A9 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 43
CSP-585 · #A8AFB0 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 43

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-162 · #AAB0AD · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 43
JG-01 · #A8B6B4 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 45
JG-14 · #B0AEA7 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 42
JG-68 · #A8B4A6 · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 44
JG-99 · #B0AAAB · ΔE 8.27 · LRV 41

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7652 · #ABB0AC · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 43
SW 9643 · #A3AFAC · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 41
SW 6234 · #A9B0B1 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 43
SW 9138 · #A6B2B5 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 43
SW 6255 · #A8AEB1 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 42

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All gray at Valspar →
T674 · #ABB6B4 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 45.4
8004-33D · #A3AFAC · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 41
V117-2 · #ADB4B4 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 44.7
8004-34D · #A1AFAA · ΔE 3 · LRV 41
4005-1C · #A9ACAD · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 41

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All gray at Behr →
730F-4 · #A8B3B4 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 44
PPU12-09 · #A5B4AF · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 44
PPU12-9 · #A5B4AF · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 44
N140-3 · #B0B2B2 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 44
HDC-NT-27A · #AEADAE · ΔE 5.47 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-974 · #AAB6B6 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 45
C2-973 · #B1B1A8 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 44
C2-942 · #A5B1A5 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 42
C2-718 · #9DB2AF · ΔE 5.03 · LRV 42
C2-958 · #B4B1AC · ΔE 5.35 · LRV 44

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All gray at Kompozit →
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 44
0463 · #A5B3AB · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 43
0540 · #B2B1AE · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 44
0511 · #A9B0B6 · ΔE 5.04 · LRV 43
0547 · #AFADAD · ΔE 5.74 · LRV 42

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.73
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1039-3 · #A8B0B2 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 43
PPG1037-3 · #A5B2B6 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 43
FLLW872 · #ACADAD · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 42
PPG1001-4 · #ACADAD · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 42
PPG1013-4 · #ADB0B3 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 43

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0490 · #A1ADAE · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 40
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 45
0484 · #9FB3B2 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 43
0511 · #AEB3B8 · ΔE 5.02 · LRV 45
0547 · #B2AFAF · ΔE 6.28 · LRV 43

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All gray at Dutch Boy →
430-3DB · #A7B4B6 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 44
425-3DB · #ADB1A7 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 43
427-4DB · #A0AFA8 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 41
434-3DB · #A6AEB2 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 41
435-3DB · #ADB2B5 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 88 · #B1B1AA · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 44
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 5.15 · LRV 44
NO. 82 · #99B0AB · ΔE 6.03 · LRV 41
NO. 5 · #B2ADA0 · ΔE 7.06 · LRV 42
NO. 267 · #B7AFA9 · ΔE 7.91 · LRV 44

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 5.16 · LRV 41
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 8.38 · LRV 35
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 10.54 · LRV 51
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 11.29 · LRV 33

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.9
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 38
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 5.7 · LRV 41
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 7.3 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 9.34 · LRV 49
PNT100-LT-44 · #90B5B3 · ΔE 9.51 · LRV 42

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DEGR57 · LRV 43
DET591 · LRV 41
DET618 · LRV 42
DET599 · LRV 44
DET594 · LRV 44
DE6277 · LRV 41

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A9B1AE in HSL space. Pair Misty Seascape with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A9B1AE + #B1A9AC
TRIADIC
#A9B1AE · #AEA9B1 · #B1AEA9
ANALOGOUS
#A9B1AA · #A9B1AE · #A9B0B1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.19:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.59:1 AAA

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

Dunn-Edwards Misty Seascape Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Misty Seascape 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 DEGR75 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Misty Seascape

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Misty Seascape is Boothbay Gray (HC-165). 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 43 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Boothbay Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Boothbay Gray swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Misty Seascape

The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Misty Seascape is Tranquil Waters (JG-162). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Tranquil Waters and you'll get the same color. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mineral Deposit (SW 7652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Misty Seascape without repainting risk. See the full Mineral Deposit swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Valspar's nearest match is Dream Weaver (8004-33D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Misty Seascape without repainting risk. See the full Dream Weaver swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Misty Seascape

At Behr, the closest color to Misty Seascape is Flint Smoke (730F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flint Smoke swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Misty Seascape

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Misty Seascape is Mirror Mirror (PPG1039-3) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mirror Mirror swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Misty Seascape. The nearest is Woodsy Gray (425-3DB) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodsy Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Kompozit has no exact twin of Misty Seascape. The nearest is Gaelic Garden (0463) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Misty Seascape. The nearest is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Misty Seascape

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Misty Seascape. The nearest is Hypnotic (C2-973) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hypnotic swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Misty Seascape — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR75 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Misty Seascape — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR75 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Misty Seascape

Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Misty Seascape — the nearest deck color, Tin Man (0547), is clearly different (ΔE 6.28). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR75 instead. See the full Tin Man swatch →

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