Dustblu
Sherwin-Williams Dustblu (9161) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#959BA0LRV
32.33
Dustblu's Color Strip
Dustblu is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Morning Fog and Serious Gray. The strip spans from Olympus White at the lightest end to Sea Serpent at the deepest. Strip 234 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Dustblu in Rooms
Follow Dustblu from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 12 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Across 6 kitchen cabinets images, Dustblu (9161) meets light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Kitchen cabinets painted Dustblu add personality and depth to the room.
@someold.somenew
4 Living Room Photos
Across 4 living room images, Dustblu (9161) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Staircase paneling painted in Dustblu adds architectural interest to the living area.
@carriehiottrichmond
Walls dressed in Dustblu create an airy, welcoming atmosphere throughout the living room.
@pinepointpm
Shiplap accent wall in Dustblu brings textured depth and visual warmth to the space.
@aluisyandco
Hallway walls in Dustblu establish a cohesive color flow between rooms.
@d2woodshop
1 Front Door Photo
Dustblu (9161) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
An entrance door painted in Dustblu makes a subtle yet refined statement.
@laela.diekmann
1 Bathroom Photo
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Dustblu (9161). The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bathroom vanity and walls in Dustblu foster a spa-like retreat feel.
@mk_bean.design
Coordinating Colors
Aged White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 32), opening up a space where Dustblu encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 5, Dustblu is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (37 vs 32) makes Network Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Castlegate reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (32 vs 29) makes Dustblu the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (35 vs 32) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 32, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 32), opening up a space where Dustblu encloses it.
Dustblu reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Morning Fog reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 32 vs 15, Dustblu is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (32 vs 21) makes Dustblu the marginally brighter of the two.
Dustblu reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (32 vs 23) makes Dustblu the marginally brighter of the two.
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Manufacturer description
This cool gray with its cyan undertone is the perfect neutral to add a relaxed vibe to your space. Pair with a cool white like Ice Cube to help it stand out.