Dusky Mood by Vista Paint paint color
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Dusky Mood

33%LRV Value
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Dusky Mood 1318 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #979AA7, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusky Mood from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dusky Mood Technical Profile

HEX Code#979AA7
RGB151, 154, 167
LRV32.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Dusky Mood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dusky Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintDusky Mood
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDusky Mood

Dusky Mood

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Purpled Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pandemonium

Valspar

Nearly identical

Blue Grey Sky

PPG

Nearly identical

Masterpiece

Behr

Nearly identical

Wisteria

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aviator Silver

Kilz

Very similar

Vesper Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Very similar

Winterfell

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dusky Mood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dusky Mood

#979AA7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9185AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dusky Mood

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Let it Rain

Complement

Rockport Gray

Dusky Mood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Lilac Luster

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper Coast

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rain Slicker

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Dusky Mood.

Lilac Blossom

Vista Paint · 1289

#9891A7

Metropolis Mood

Vista Paint · 0526

#9BA2A5

Raw Steel

Vista Paint · 8313

#9AA3A3

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Lavender Spectacle

Vista Paint · 1283

#9491AB

Techile

Vista Paint · 0533

#9EA09F

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Dusky Mood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dusky Mood have?
Dusky Mood by Vista Paint 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 Dusky Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Mood are Dusky Mood by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purpled Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pandemonium by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusky Mood'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 Dusky Mood?
Dusky Mood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.5, 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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