Gray Soapstone DEGR53 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #999897, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dolphin Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #999897 · DEGR53
Gray Soapstone
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gray Soapstone Technical Profile
HEX Code#999897
RGB153, 152, 151
Estimated LRV31.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#999998
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Jet Gray
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#9A9997
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Lavender Gray
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#979695
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Stone Grey
PPG
#9B9895
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Pearl Light Grey
RAL
#9C9C9C
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Sleepy Kitten
Valspar
#9D9C9C
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Jet Gray
Hirshfield's
#9D9A9A
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Gray Shingle
Sherwin-Williams
#949392
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Wall Street
Benjamin Moore
#939493
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Padlock Gray
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#9B9893
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#8D8D8B
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Colors That Work With Gray Soapstone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Soapstone
#999897
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Soapstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Soapstone 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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Gray Soapstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Soapstone have?
Gray Soapstone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Gray Soapstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Soapstone are Dolphin Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Jet Gray by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lavender Gray by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gray Soapstone'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 Gray Soapstone?
Gray Soapstone has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, 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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