Dusty Dream DE6312 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #97A2A0, 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.
Ref. #97A2A0 · DE6312
Dusty Dream
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dusty Dream Technical Profile
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Dusty Dream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Dream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDusty Dream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePuritan Gray
Puritan Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Raw Steel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey River Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Mountain Creek Green
PPG
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
Explore the Shore
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Twilight
Valspar
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Breakwater
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Dream
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Dream are Puritan Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Raw Steel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Grey River Rock by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusty Dream's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.