Dusty Dream DE6312 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #97A2A0, estimated LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Puritan Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #97A2A0 · DE6312
Dusty Dream
35%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dusty Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#97A2A0
RGB151, 162, 160
Estimated LRV35.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Dusty Dream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Dream
#97A2A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A0AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Dream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dusty Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Dream have?
Dusty Dream by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dusty Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Dream are Puritan Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Raw Steel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Grey River Rock by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusty Dream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dusty Dream?
Dusty Dream has a estimated lightness value of 35.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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