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Dusky Mood

33%LRV Value
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Dusky Mood 1318 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #979BA8, 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.

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Dusky Mood Technical Profile

HEX Code#979BA8
RGB151, 155, 168
LRV32.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Dusky Mood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dusky Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sDusky Mood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDusky Mood

Dusky Mood

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Purpled Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Blue Grey Sky

PPG

Nearly identical

Pandemonium

Valspar

Nearly identical

Aviator Silver

Kilz

Nearly identical

Masterpiece

Behr

Nearly identical

Wisteria

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Vesper Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Winterfell

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dusky Mood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dusky Mood

#979BA8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8F85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Purpled Gray

Complement

Wild Mushroom

Dusky Mood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Stardust Ballroom

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Ocean Crest

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Candy

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hair Ribbon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Dusky Mood.

Metropolis Mood

Hirshfield's · 0526

#99A1A5

Lilac Blossom

Hirshfield's · 1289

#9A93A9

Overcast Day

Hirshfield's · 0512

#8F99A2

Baby Seal

Hirshfield's · 0519

#9DA3AC

Techile

Hirshfield's · 0533

#9FA1A1

Smoky Tone

Hirshfield's · 0541

#9D9E9D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusky Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Mood are Dusky Mood by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purpled Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Grey Sky by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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