Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dusty Heather |
| SKU | SW 9073 |
| Hex | #8990A3 |
| RGB | 137, 144, 163 |
| HSL | 224°, 12%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Dusty Heather 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
10 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
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Heather 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 #8990A3 in HSL space. Pair Dusty 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.
Sherwin-Williams Dusty Heather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9073 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Heather
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Flower Box (CSP-530), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Heather without repainting risk. See the full Flower Box swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Heather
Valspar has no exact twin of Dusty Heather. The nearest is Macaw (8003-48D) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Macaw swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Heather
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Heather is Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Verbena swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Heather
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Heather is Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cotton Flannel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Heather
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dusty Heather. The nearest is Come Catch Me (243-4DB) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Come Catch Me swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Heather
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusty Heather. The nearest is Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Heather
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is London Fog (DE5920), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Heather without repainting risk. See the full London Fog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Heather
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Dusty Heather. The nearest is Cyclone (CYCLONE) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cyclone swatch →