# Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)

Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather SW 9073 is a muted blue-gray with a clearly cool cast and a softened, lightly smoky appearance. Its medium-light depth gives walls noticeable color without making a room feel overly dark. In daylight, the blue-gray character reads cleanly, while warmer artificial lighting can bring out its gentler gray side. Dusty Heather is well suited to bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, or cabinetry where a restrained cool tone is wanted. Pair it with crisp white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, or warm ivory textiles to give the color contrast and warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Dusty Heather
- **Color code:** SW 9073
- **HEX:** #8990a3
- **RGB:** 137, 144, 163
- **LRV:** 27.79%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Flower Box](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-flower-box-csp-530)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Applause Please](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-applause-please)
- [Benjamin Moore Faded Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-faded-violet-csp-455)
- [Benjamin Moore Irises](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-irises-1440)
- [Behr River Tour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-river-tour)
- [Behr Montage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-montage)
- [Sherwin Williams Dried Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/dried-lavender-sw-9072)
- [Behr Lilac Fields](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lilac-fields)
- [Behr Monarchy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-monarchy)
- [Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oxford-gray-2128-40)
- [Behr Vintage Ribbon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-ribbon)
- [Behr Silhouette](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silhouette)
- [Behr Metro](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-metro)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)
- [Behr Jet Set](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jet-set)
- [Behr Evening in Paris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-evening-in-paris)
- [Behr Gray Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gray-heather)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/modern-lavender-sw-9688)
- [Sherwin Williams Daydream](https://plan-home.com/color/daydream-sw-6541)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mesmerize](https://plan-home.com/color/mesmerize-sw-6544)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw9073

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.