Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Dusky Hyacinth |
| SKU | 1003-10A |
| Hex | #AB9795 |
| RGB | 171, 151, 149 |
| HSL | 5°, 12%, 63% |
| LRV | 32.8 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Dusky Hyacinth
Dusky Hyacinth sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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 Hyacinth 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
9 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Dusky Hyacinth within Valspar'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 #AB9795 in HSL space. Pair Dusky Hyacinth 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.
Valspar Dusky Hyacinth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusky Hyacinth 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 Valspar 1003-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Hyacinth. The nearest is Truly Taupe (SW 6038) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth
The closest Behr equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth is Antique Mauve (PMD-53). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.8). If Behr is your counter, order Antique Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Antique Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Heliotrope (PPG1015-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Hyacinth without repainting risk. See the full Heliotrope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Hyacinth is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Custard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusky Hyacinth. The nearest is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusky Hyacinth
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusky Hyacinth is Twilight Taupe (DE6060) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Taupe swatch →