Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Whale Gray |
| SKU | N470-6 |
| Hex | #43666E |
| RGB | 67, 102, 110 |
| HSL | 191°, 24%, 35% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Whale Gray
With an LRV of 12, Whale Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Whale Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Whale Gray 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 #43666E in HSL space. Pair Whale Gray 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 Whale Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whale Gray 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 N470-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whale Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Whale Gray is Tempe Star (SW 6229) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tempe Star swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whale Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stained Glass (CSP-685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stained Glass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whale Gray
Valspar has no exact twin of Whale Gray. The nearest is Am I Blue? (V106-6) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.3 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Am I Blue? swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whale Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whale Gray is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whale Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whale Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Whale Gray is Stormed Blue (334-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whale Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whale Gray. The nearest is Bunglehouse Blue (HGSW 0048) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whale Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whale Gray is Iron Creek (DE5775) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iron Creek swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whale Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Coppice Blue (NO. G9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Coppice Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whale Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Whale Gray is Fresh Water (R076). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). If Rodda is your counter, order Fresh Water and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whale Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whale Gray is Maine (C2-695) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whale Gray
The closest Clare equivalent of Whale Gray is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Clare is your counter, order Deep Dive and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Dive swatch →