Place of Dust 0539 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C6C3C0, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sutton Place Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6C3C0 · 0539
Place of Dust
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Place of Dust Technical Profile
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Place of Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Place of Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPlace of Dust
Nearly identical
PPGSutton Place Grey
Sutton Place Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver City
Behr
Nearly identical
Neutral Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fortitude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Place of Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Place of Dust
#C6C3C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Place of Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Place of 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Place of Dust.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Place of Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Place of Dust have?
Place of Dust 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 Place of Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Place of Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Place of Dust are Sutton Place Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Silver City by Behr (a near-identical match), Neutral Territory by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Place of 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 Place of Dust?
Place of Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.8, 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 Place of Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.