Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dusty Miller |
| SKU | 50GY 45/037 |
| Hex | #B3B7B2 |
| RGB | 179, 183, 178 |
| HSL | 108°, 3%, 71% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Dusty Miller
Dusty Miller sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dusty Miller 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
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Miller within Glidden'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 #B3B7B2 in HSL space. Pair Dusty Miller 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.
Glidden Dusty Miller Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty Miller 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 Glidden 50GY 45/037 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Silvermist (SW 7621), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Miller
At Behr, the closest color to Dusty Miller is Verdigris (PPU12-14) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Miller
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusty Miller is Iced Marble (1578) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iced Marble swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Miller
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dusty Miller is Rock Solid (V140-3). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.1 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Rock Solid and you'll get the same color. See the full Rock Solid swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Miller
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dusty Miller is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gray Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Trout Gray (426-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Miller
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Silvermist (HGSW 7621), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Chalice (DEGR66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dusty Miller. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Miller
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusty Miller is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quincy Granite (H0143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Rodda has no exact twin of Dusty Miller. The nearest is Feldspar (CA177) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Miller
C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Miller
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dusty Miller is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusty Miller
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Dusty Miller is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Miller
Kompozit's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Miller without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →