Dustblu 9161 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #959BA0, estimated LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweatshirt Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #959BA0 · 9161
Dustblu
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dustblu Technical Profile
HEX Code#959BA0
RGB149, 155, 160
Estimated LRV32.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweatshirt Gray
Benjamin Moore
#939A9F
Close digital match
Digital Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA3
Close digital match
Chrome
Valspar
#959B9E
Close digital match
Cool Metalwork Grey
PPG
#989DA0
Close digital match
Pencil Sketch
Behr
#999DA0
Close digital match
Madison Grey
Vista Paint
#959DA5
Close digital match
Over the Moon
Dutch Boy
#90979B
Close digital match
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
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Dark Sterling
Kilz
#909498
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Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
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Colors That Work With Dustblu
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dustblu
#959BA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dustblu
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dustblu Room Palettes
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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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Dustblu — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dustblu have?
Dustblu by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Dustblu from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dustblu are Sweatshirt Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Digital Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Chrome by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dustblu'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 Dustblu?
Dustblu has a estimated lightness value of 32.4, 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 Dustblu's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.