Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Debonair |
| SKU | SW 9139 |
| Hex | #90A0A6 |
| RGB | 144, 160, 166 |
| HSL | 196°, 11%, 61% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Debonair
Debonair 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 teal 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.
Debonair 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
17 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Debonair within Sherwin-Williams'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 #90A0A6 in HSL space. Pair Debonair 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.
Sherwin-Williams Debonair Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Debonair 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9139 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Debonair
Behr's nearest match is Dusty Denim (N480-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Debonair without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Denim swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Debonair
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Debonair. The nearest is Coastline (AF-570) at ΔE 3.58 — 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 Coastline swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Debonair
At Valspar, the closest color to Debonair is Silver Fox (4008-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.8 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Fox swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Debonair
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Symmetry (PPG1037-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Debonair without repainting risk. See the full Symmetry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Debonair
The closest Glidden equivalent of Debonair is Symmetry (PPG1037-4). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Symmetry and you'll get the same color. See the full Symmetry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Debonair
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rustic Blue (430-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Debonair without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Debonair
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Debonair is Debonair (HGSW 3324). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Debonair and you'll get the same color. See the full Debonair swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Debonair
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cape Cod Blue (DEC792), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Debonair without repainting risk. See the full Cape Cod Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Debonair
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Display (JG-84), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Debonair without repainting risk. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Debonair
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Debonair is Sardine (NO. CB8) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sardine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Debonair
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Debonair. The nearest is Overcast Day (0512) at ΔE 3.92 — 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Debonair
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Debonair is Metropolis Mood (0526) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Debonair
At Rodda, the closest color to Debonair is Harbour Grey (CA195) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Debonair
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Debonair. The nearest is Stellar (C2-733) at ΔE 3.52 — 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 Stellar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Debonair
At Clare, the closest color to Debonair is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Debonair
Portola Paints's nearest match is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Debonair without repainting risk. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Debonair
At Kompozit, the closest color to Debonair is Metropolis Mood (0526) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →