Dusty Aqua 10-29 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A2B5AB, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pistachio Ice Cream from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2B5AB · 10-29
Dusty Aqua
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Aqua Technical Profile
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Dusty Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusty Aqua
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPistachio Ice Cream
Pistachio Ice Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sage Pond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aged Jade
Behr
Nearly identical
Gaelic Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gaelic Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tropical Bay
Valspar
Very similar
Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wythe Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Quietude
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Aqua
#A2B5AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Aqua 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dusty Aqua.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Aqua have?
Dusty Aqua by PPG 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 Dusty Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Aqua are Pistachio Ice Cream by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sage Pond by Kilz (a near-identical match), Aged Jade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty Aqua'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 Dusty Aqua?
Dusty Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusty Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.