Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shark Fin |
| SKU | PPU24-19 |
| Hex | #969795 |
| RGB | 150, 151, 149 |
| HSL | 90°, 1%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| 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 by brand
16 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 gray 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
Clare
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Shark Fin
The closest Glidden equivalent of Shark Fin is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5). At ΔE 0 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 Glidden is your counter, order Playing Possum and you'll get the same color. See the full Playing Possum 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shark Fin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shark Fin is Flannel Grey (HGSW 1464) — 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 Flannel Grey 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shark Fin
Hirshfield's 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 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shark Fin
Rodda has no exact twin of Shark Fin. The nearest is Spruce (CA191) at ΔE 4.34 — 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 Spruce 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 →
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 →
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 →