Sherwin-Williams Dustblu SW 9161: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 32

Dustblu (SW 9161) is a mid-tone cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 32.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray (99% match).

Compare Dustblu with other brands

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LRV

32.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9161

HEX

#959BA0

RGB

149, 155, 160

HSL

207°, 5%, 61%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Dustblu in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Let it Rain Sherwin-Williams · SW 9152 · LRV 34

Cadet Sherwin-Williams · SW 9143 · LRV 31

Steely Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7664 · LRV 30

African Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 9162 · LRV 31

Debonair Sherwin-Williams · SW 9139 · LRV 34

Network Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7073 · LRV 37

Castlegate Sherwin-Williams · SW 9558 · LRV 37

Moonlit Orchid Sherwin-Williams · SW 9153 · LRV 29

Dustblu FAQ

What undertone does Dustblu have?

Dustblu is a mid-tone cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. 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 Dustblu?

Dustblu has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Dustblu in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Sweatshirt Gray (2126-40), 99%; Valspar: Chrome (8006-7C), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Digital Nomad (DEGR70), 98%; PPG: Pachyderm (PPG1039-4), 97%; Glidden: Gray Suit (PPG0993-4), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Let It Rain (HGSW9152), 97%; Behr: Pencil Sketch (N500-4), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 89%. 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 Dustblu?

The HEX code of Dustblu (SW 9161) is #959BA0, RGB 149, 155, 160. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.