Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Dusky Heather |
| SKU | 345-3DB |
| Hex | #BEB3BE |
| RGB | 190, 179, 190 |
| HSL | 300°, 8%, 72% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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 purple from that brand.
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Heather — the nearest deck color, Heliotrope Gray (DEGR78), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-3DB instead. See the full Heliotrope Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Heather — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 8.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-3DB instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Heather — the nearest deck color, Pink Drab (NO. 207), is clearly different (ΔE 8.85). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-3DB instead. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Heather — the nearest deck color, Day-to-day (JG-123), is clearly different (ΔE 11.33). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-3DB instead. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusky Heather
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Heather — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 14.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-3DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →