Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Dusky Heather |
| SKU | 345-3DB |
| Hex | #BEB3BE |
| RGB | 190, 179, 190 |
| HSL | 300°, 8%, 72% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Dusky Heather
Dusky Heather sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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 Heather is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Dusky Heather 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 #BEB3BE in HSL space. Pair Dusky Heather 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 Heather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusky Heather 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 345-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Heather. The nearest is Veiled Violet (SW 6268) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusky Heather
At Behr, the closest color to Dusky Heather is Subdued Hue (120E-3) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subdued Hue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dusky Heather. The nearest is Victorian Mauve (2114-50) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Victorian Mauve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusky Heather
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dusky Heather is Pocketful of Posies (8003-1B). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Pocketful of Posies and you'll get the same color. See the full Pocketful of Posies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Heather
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Heather is Ash Grove (PPG1172-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grove swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Heather
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Heather is Ash Grove (PPG1172-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grove swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Heather
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Heather. The nearest is High Note (HGSW 3406) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Note swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusky Heather
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Dusky Heather is Heather Hill (1302). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Heather Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Hill swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Velvet Dawn (1310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Heather without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Dawn swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusky Heather
At Rodda, the closest color to Dusky Heather is Hue is the Artist? (R115) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Heather
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dusky Heather. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusky Heather
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dusky Heather is Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Kompozit's nearest match is Velvet Dawn (1310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Heather without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Dawn swatch →