Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Dusky Gray |
| SKU | 439-3DB |
| Hex | #A0998F |
| RGB | 160, 153, 143 |
| HSL | 35°, 8%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Dusky Gray
Dusky Gray 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. Its orange 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.
Dusky Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Dusky Gray within Dutch Boy'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 #A0998F in HSL space. Pair Dusky Gray 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.
Dutch Boy Dusky Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusky Gray 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 Dutch Boy 439-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dusky Gray is Pavestone (SW 7642). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pavestone and you'll get the same color. See the full Pavestone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusky Gray
Behr's nearest match is Moon Rock (QE-58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Moon Rock swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Briarwood (HC-175) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Briarwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusky Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dusky Gray is Aspen Gray (6004-2A). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Aspen Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusky Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Beachwood Drive (DEGR07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Beachwood Drive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 2.66, 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 Dusky Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusky Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Dusky Gray. The nearest is Anise (CA155) at ΔE 4.22 — 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 Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Darwin (C2-810), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Darwin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dusky Gray is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusky Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dusky Gray. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusky Gray is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →