Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Overcast Sky |
| SKU | DE5821 |
| Hex | #A7B8C4 |
| RGB | 167, 184, 196 |
| HSL | 205°, 20%, 71% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Overcast Sky
Overcast Sky 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. 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.
Overcast Sky 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
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Overcast Sky 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 #A7B8C4 in HSL space. Pair Overcast Sky 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 Overcast Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Overcast Sky 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 DE5821 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Overcast Sky
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Overcast Sky is Windy Blue (SW 6240). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Windy Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Windy Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Behr's nearest match is Calming Space (ICC-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast Sky without repainting risk. See the full Calming Space swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Overcast Sky
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Overcast Sky is Manor Blue (1627) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Valspar's nearest match is Driftwood Blues (V138-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.2 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast Sky without repainting risk. See the full Driftwood Blues swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Overcast Sky
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Overcast Sky is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Glidden has no exact twin of Overcast Sky. The nearest is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Overcast Sky. The nearest is Taboo Blue (340-3DB) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Taboo Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Overcast Sky
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Overcast Sky is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ocean's Side and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Overcast Sky
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Overcast Sky is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast Sky without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Overcast Sky
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Overcast Sky is Well Water (BD18) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Clare's nearest match is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast Sky without repainting risk. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Overcast Sky
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Overcast Sky without repainting risk. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Overcast Sky
At Backdrop, the closest color to Overcast Sky is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →