Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dolphin Fin |
| SKU | PPU18-15 |
| Hex | #B6B2A6 |
| RGB | 182, 178, 166 |
| HSL | 45°, 10%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Dolphin Fin
Dolphin Fin sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dolphin Fin is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dolphin Fin within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B6B2A6 in HSL space. Pair Dolphin Fin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Dolphin Fin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dolphin Fin from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU18-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Allegory (SW 9553), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dolphin Fin without repainting risk. See the full Allegory swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Silver Fox (2108-50) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Fox swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dolphin Fin without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Glidden, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Mercurial (PPG1006-4) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Dove's Cry (DEGR18) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dove's Cry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Renewed (JG-113) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Rodda, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Putty (CA073) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Putty swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Hypnotic (C2-973) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hypnotic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dolphin Fin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dolphin Fin is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →