Dusky Mood 1318 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #979BA8, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusky Mood from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #979BA8 · 1318
Dusky Mood
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusky Mood Technical Profile
HEX Code#979BA8
RGB151, 155, 168
Estimated LRV32.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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#979AA7
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Colors That Work With Dusky Mood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Mood
#979BA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Mood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky Mood 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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Dusky Mood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Mood have?
Dusky Mood by Hirshfield's 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 Dusky Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Mood are Dusky Mood by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Purpled Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Grey Sky by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusky Mood'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 Mood?
Dusky Mood has a estimated lightness value of 32.8, 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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