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Sherwin-Williams Dusty Heather

SW 9073 · #8990A3 · LRV ~27.9

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Camelot (~99% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Dusty Heather in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Behr: Camelot (S550-4), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Flower Box (CSP-530), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: London Fog (DE5920), ~96% proximity; PPG: Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Gorgeous Graphite (M359), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~83% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.