Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Winter Twilight |
| SKU | 342-4DB |
| Hex | #99A0B2 |
| RGB | 153, 160, 178 |
| HSL | 223°, 14%, 65% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Winter Twilight
Winter Twilight sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Winter Twilight 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 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Winter Twilight 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 #99A0B2 in HSL space. Pair Winter Twilight 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 Winter Twilight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter Twilight 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 342-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Twilight
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Winter Twilight is Vesper Violet (SW 6542). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Vesper Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Vesper Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Twilight
The closest Valspar equivalent of Winter Twilight is Moonlight Stroll (8004-45D). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Moonlight Stroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonlight Stroll swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Behr's nearest match is Art Nouveau Glass (N570-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Twilight without repainting risk. See the full Art Nouveau Glass swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Twilight
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Winter Twilight is Dusky Mood (1318) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Winter Twilight. The nearest is Winterfell (DEGR79) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winterfell swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Clare has no exact twin of Winter Twilight. The nearest is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Winter Twilight. The nearest is Comet (1628) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Comet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Twilight
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Winter Twilight. The nearest is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Kompozit has no exact twin of Winter Twilight. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Twilight
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twilight — the nearest deck color, Stellar (C2-733), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 342-4DB instead. See the full Stellar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twilight — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 9.43). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 342-4DB instead. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twilight — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 10.19). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 342-4DB instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Winter Twilight
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twilight — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 13.68). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 342-4DB instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →