Dusky Heather 345-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BEB3BE, LRV 47 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pocketful of Posies from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEB3BE · 345-3DB
Dusky Heather
47%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusky Heather Technical Profile
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Dusky Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusky Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDusky Heather
Nearly identical
ValsparPocketful of Posies
Pocketful of Posies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heather Hill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Apple Blossom Time
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aster
Behr
Nearly identical
African Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ash Grove
PPG
Very similar
Veiled Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antique Heather
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Boysenberry Cream
Kilz
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusky Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Heather
#BEB3BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky Heather 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Dusky Heather.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusky Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Heather have?
Dusky Heather by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Dusky Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Heather are Pocketful of Posies by Valspar (a near-identical match), Heather Hill by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Velvet Dawn by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusky Heather'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 Dusky Heather?
Dusky Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusky Heather's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.