Miner's Dust DEC786 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D3CEC5, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gossamer Veil from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3CEC5 · DEC786
Miner's Dust
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Miner's Dust Technical Profile
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Miner's Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Miner's Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMiner's Dust
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGossamer Veil
Gossamer Veil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Collingwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moon Shot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Toasty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Whiskers
PPG
Nearly identical
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Miner's Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Miner's Dust
#D3CEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Miner's Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Miner's Dust 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Miner's Dust.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Miner's Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Miner's Dust have?
Miner's Dust by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Miner's Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Miner's Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Miner's Dust are Gossamer Veil by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Collingwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Moon Shot by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Miner's Dust'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 Miner's Dust?
Miner's Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Miner's Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.