Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shark Fin |
| SKU | PPU24-19 |
| Hex | #969795 |
| RGB | 150, 151, 149 |
| HSL | 90°, 1%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Shark Fin
Shark Fin sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Shark Fin is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Shark 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 #969795 in HSL space. Pair Shark 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 Shark Fin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shark 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 PPU24-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shark Fin
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Shark Fin is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Playing Possum and you'll get the same color. See the full Playing Possum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shark Fin
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shark Fin without repainting risk. See the full Stone Mason Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shark Fin
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Gray Soapstone (DEGR53), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shark Fin without repainting risk. See the full Gray Soapstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shark Fin
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tin Man (C2-970), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shark Fin without repainting risk. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shark Fin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shark Fin is African Gray (SW 9162) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full African Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shark Fin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shark Fin is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shark Fin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Shark Fin is Times Past (JG-94) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Times Past swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shark Fin
At Clare, the closest color to Shark Fin is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shark Fin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Shark Fin is Soho Loft (CSP-10) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soho Loft swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shark Fin
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shark Fin. The nearest is Sparrow (0554) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shark Fin
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Shark Fin. The nearest is Sparrow (0554) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shark Fin
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Shark Fin — the nearest deck color, Chemise (NO. 216), is clearly different (ΔE 5.07). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU24-19 instead. See the full Chemise swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shark Fin
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shark Fin — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU24-19 instead. See the full Anita swatch →