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A match of Sherwin Williams SW9073 Dusty Heather reads as a muted blue-gray with a cool cast and a faint violet undertone. It is not bright or highly saturated; instead, it has a calm, slightly dusty character with enough depth to look substantial without becoming very dark.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on parts that need a measured, low-chroma finish rather than a vivid accent. Common spray-paint applications include HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, picture frames, shelving brackets, railings, mailboxes, cabinet hardware, and small fixtures or accessories where a consistent blue-gray tone is needed across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation.
Because this is a muted color with moderate depth, it often lays out evenly, but the final read can shift with sheen, substrate, and film build. A glossier finish may make the cool undertone and surface imperfections more noticeable, while a flatter finish can push it slightly softer and grayer. On darker or uneven substrates, the color can still show contrast if coverage is thin, so even application matters.
Similar colors:
HGSW2404 Heathered
SW9072 Dried Lavender
HGSW2394 Fragrant Lavender
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product you order, not to the SW9073 Dusty Heather color name by itself. Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact paint format you are buying.
If you need the SDS before placing an order, use the sheet for the specific MyPerfectColor product, since the documentation depends on the actual paint formulation.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to SW9073 Dusty Heather is typically dry to the touch within minutes, can usually be recoated in about 1 to 2 hours, and is fully cured in about 2 weeks.
Do not treat those stages as the same thing. Dry to the touch does not mean the coating is ready for full handling, stacking, or heavy use.
Confirm SW9073 Dusty Heather from a physical Sherwin Williams swatch or another known color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color reference, so the order should be based on the target color you have verified.
If you are matching an existing painted item, keep in mind that age, sheen, and surface condition can make that item look different from the original color standard.
Yes. Finish changes how much light reflects off the surface, so SW9073 Dusty Heather can look different even when the color match itself is correct. A flatter finish usually reflects less light than a glossier one, which can change how the color reads on the finished part.
For approval-sensitive work, judge the finish on the actual substrate you plan to paint, since texture and sheen both affect the final appearance.
Plastic compatibility can vary a lot, so test a MyPerfectColor match of SW9073 Dusty Heather on the actual part before painting the full item. MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, but adhesion still depends on the specific substrate and preparation.
For difficult plastics, use proper cleaning and prep, and consider the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel to improve adhesion. That is especially important on parts that will be handled, flexed, or exposed to wear.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW9073 Dusty Heather in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW9073 Dusty Heather. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW9073 Dusty Heather, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.