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Sherwin-Williams Dusty Heather

SW 9073 · #8990A3 · LRV 27.9

Compare with other brands: Behr Camelot is a 99% match

Dusty Heather (SW 9073) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 27.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Camelot (99% match).

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LRV

27.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9073

HEX

#8990A3

RGB

137, 144, 163

HSL

224°, 12%, 59%

Family

Blues

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Dusty Heather FAQ

What undertone does Dusty Heather have?

Dusty Heather has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dusty Heather?

Dusty Heather has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Dusty Heather in other brands?

Behr: Camelot (S550-4), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Flower Box (CSP-530), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: London Fog (DE5920), 96%; PPG: Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5), 95%; Glidden: Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), 93%; Valspar: Gorgeous Graphite (M359), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dusty Heather?

The HEX code of Dusty Heather (SW 9073) is #8990A3, RGB 137, 144, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.