Dusty Miller 50GY 45/037 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B3B7B2, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magnetic Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3B7B2 · 50GY 45/037
Dusty Miller
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dusty Miller Technical Profile
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Dusty Miller in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Miller in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusty Miller
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMagnetic Gray
Magnetic Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Chalice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Keystone Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray-Green Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wintry Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Miller
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Miller
#B3B7B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD91
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Miller
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Miller 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Miller — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Miller have?
Dusty Miller by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Miller in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Miller from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Miller are Magnetic Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silver Chalice by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Metal .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty Miller'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 Miller?
Dusty Miller has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.7, 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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Why Dusty Miller's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.