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Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather SW9073

Dusty Heather

Sherwin Williams

SW9073

About Dusty Heather by Sherwin Williams

Dusty Heather SW9073 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 28% and hue near 224° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 27.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #8990a3

RGB: 137, 144, 163

Hue224°

Saturation12%

Lightness59%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Dusty Heather from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Dusty Heather looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Dusty Heather SW9073 a warm or cool color?
Dusty Heather by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Dusty Heather?
Dusty Heather sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 224°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Dusty Heather?
Brightness is about 28%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 59%. Hue is close to 224°. The hex value is #8990a3. The RGB value is 137, 144, 163.
Is Dusty Heather better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Dusty Heather has brightness around 28%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Dusty Heather?
You can match Dusty Heather with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Dusty Heather work best in a home?
Dusty Heather works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Dusty Heather compare to a pure white paint?
Dusty Heather is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Dusty Heather in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Dusty Heather in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Dusty Heather. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Dusty Heather. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.