Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Dusky Mood |
| SKU | 1318 |
| Hex | #979BA8 |
| RGB | 151, 155, 168 |
| HSL | 226°, 9%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Dusky Mood
Dusky Mood sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Dusky Mood 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
20 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Dusky Mood within Hirshfield's'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 #979BA8 in HSL space. Pair Dusky Mood 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.
Hirshfield's Dusky Mood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusky Mood 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 Hirshfield's 1318 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Mood. The nearest is Dustblu (SW 9161) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dustblu swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Behr's nearest match is Masterpiece (MQ5-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Mood without repainting risk. See the full Masterpiece swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Wisteria (AF-585) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At Valspar, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Palace Walls (8004-48D) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palace Walls swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Coast of Maine (PPG10-20) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coast of Maine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Coast Of Maine (PPG10-20) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coast Of Maine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusky Mood
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dusky Mood is Purpled Gray (341-4DB). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Purpled Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Purpled Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Mood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Mood. The nearest is Babbling Brooke (HGSW 3364) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Babbling Brooke swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Shining Knight (DE6347) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shining Knight swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 8.57). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 8.37). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dusky Mood. The nearest is Overcast Day (0512) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Harbour Grey (CA195), is clearly different (ΔE 5.79). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Mood
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Stellar (C2-733), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Stellar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusky Mood
At Clare, the closest color to Dusky Mood is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 17.73). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 12.12). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dusky Mood
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusky Mood — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 12.75). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1318 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Mood
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Dusky Mood is Dusky Mood (1318). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Kompozit is your counter, order Dusky Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →