What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather undertone is #8990a3 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather?

RGB code is 137, 144, 163 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather SW 9073

Q: Is Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather SW 9073 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 9073 Dusty Heather is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather undertone color.

Official page:	Dusty Heather SW 9073
Code:	SW 9073
Name:	Dusty Heather
Brand:	Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather?

Elevate your space with the sophisticated allure of Dusty Heather (SW 9073) by Sherwin Williams. This rich and velvety hue exudes warmth and elegance, making it ideal for creating a cozy yet refined atmosphere in your living room or bedroom. Dusty Heather's (SW 9073) muted purple tones provide a sense of tranquility, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Whether used as an accent wall or for all-over coverage, this color adds a touch of luxury to any space. Embrace the timeless charm of Dusty Heather (SW 9073) and transform your home into a sanctuary of style and serenity.

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What are Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather undertones?

Dusty Heather has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#8990A3

RGB code:

137, 144, 163

Is Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather SW 9073 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 224°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

SW 9073 Dusty Heather HSL code: 224, 12%, 59%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Dusty Heather

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dusty Heather with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 44, such as Sherwin Williams Original White and Palisade.

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Dusty Heather

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LRV of Dusty Heather

Dusty Heather has an LRV of 27.79% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 27.79%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8990a3
RGB Decimal	137, 144, 163
RGB Percent	53.73%, 56.47%, 63.92%
HSV	Hue: 224° Saturation: 15.95% Value: 63.92%
HSL	hsl(224, 12, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.95 Magenta: 11.66 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.08
YIQ	Y: 144.073 I: -10.277 Q: 4.432
XYZ	X: 26.899 Y: 27.909 Z: 38.61
CIE Lab	L:59.806 a:1.521 b:-10.861
CIE Luv	L:59.806 u:-4.799 v:-16.241
Decimal	9015459
Hunter Lab	52.829, -1.564, -6.352