Dusty Heather 9073 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8990A3, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flower Box from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8990A3 · 9073
Dusty Heather
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Heather Technical Profile
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Dusty Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDusty Heather
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFlower Box
Flower Box
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
London Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Applause Please
Behr
Very similar
Dark Winter Sky Blue
PPG
Very similar
Illusionary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Orchid
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mulberry Shadow
Valspar
Very similar
Dusky Mood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Magical Twilight
Kilz
Visible difference
Telegrey 2
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Heather
#8990A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Heather 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dusty Heather.
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 Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Heather have?
Dusty Heather by Sherwin-Williams 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 Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Heather are Flower Box by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), London Fog by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Irises by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dusty Heather'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 Heather?
Dusty Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusty Heather's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.