Dusty Heather
SW 9073 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Dusty Heather SW 9073 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#8990A3
LRV
28
Family
Gray
SW 9073
Color profile
Light value
28 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Gray Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 28, Dusty Heather is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Dusty Heather carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Dusty Heather under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 28 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Dusty HeatherThis colorDusty HeatherSherwin-Williams · SW 9073
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingCharcoal BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 2739CoordinatingSpatial WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6259Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDusty Heather vs Dried Lavender
28LRV29
#8990A3Hex#8595AA
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dusty Heather vs Vesper Violet
28LRV35
#8990A3Hex#99A0B2
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dusty Heather vs Gentle Grape
28LRV26
#8990A3Hex#908A9B
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dusty Heather vs Gris Morado
28LRV26
#8990A3Hex#8F8A91
GrayFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Dusty Heather vs Daphne
28LRV32
#8990A3Hex#899CAA
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dusty Heather vs Soulful Blue
28LRV20
#8990A3Hex#757C91
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dusty Heather vs Storm Cloud
28LRV23
#8990A3Hex#7A848D
GrayFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dusty Heather vs Serious Gray
28LRV23
#8990A3Hex#7D848B
GrayFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Dusty Heather vs Dustblu
28LRV32
#8990A3Hex#959BA0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Dusty Heather vs Bracing Blue
28LRV25
#8990A3Hex#768B9A
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDusty Heather vs Camelot
28LRV28
#8990A3Hex#8C90A3
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Camelot is very close match compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Irises
28LRV26
#8990A3Hex#84899A
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Irises is close match · 2 points darker compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Prophetic Sea
28LRV26
#8990A3Hex#818B9C
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Prophetic Sea is close match · 2 points darker compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Violet Aura
28LRV26
#8990A3Hex#838BA4
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Violet Aura is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Pandemonium
28LRV31
#8990A3Hex#9396A2
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Pandemonium is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Macaw
28LRV29
#8990A3Hex#8E91AB
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Macaw is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Monarchy
28LRV30
#8990A3Hex#9093AD
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Monarchy is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather vs Oxford Gray
28LRV29
#8990A3Hex#8290A0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Oxford Gray is close match · leans greener compared with Dusty Heather.
Dusty Heather, answered
What is the LRV of Dusty Heather?
Dusty Heather (SW 9073) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 28, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Dusty Heather a warm or cool color?
Dusty Heather has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Dusty Heather be used outside?
Yes, Dusty Heather is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Dusty Heather from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Dusty Heather is Camelot (S550-4) by Behr, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9073
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