Sherwin Williams

Dusty Heather

SW 9073

Dusty Heather is a cool, muted purple with blue undertones, registering an LRV of 28. It reads as a soft violet-gray in well-lit spaces and shifts toward a deeper slate under low light. This mid-tone depth makes it suitable for bedrooms, accent walls, or interior doors where a restrained cool color is appropriate.

Dusty Heather coordinates well with Sherwin-Williams Passive, Krypton, Lazy Gray, and Extra White, each of which supports its blue-violet cast while providing necessary contrast for trim and adjacent surfaces.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9073

Dusty Heather in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

224°

Blue Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

28.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8990A3
RGB Decimal
137, 144, 163
RGB Percent
53.7%, 56.5%, 63.9%
HSL
223.8, 12.4%, 58.8%
HSV
223.8, 16.0%, 63.9%
CMYK
16.0%, 11.7%, 0.0%, 36.1%
YIQ
144.1, -10.3, 4.5
XYZ
26.90, 27.91, 38.62
CIE Lab
59.81, 1.53, -10.87
CIE Luv
59.81, -4.80, -16.26
Hunter Lab
52.83, 1.30, -10.02
Decimal
9015459

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