Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Whipple Blue |
| SKU | HC-152 |
| Hex | #769EB0 |
| RGB | 118, 158, 176 |
| HSL | 199°, 27%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue
Whipple Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Whipple Blue 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
15 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Whipple Blue within Benjamin Moore'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 #769EB0 in HSL space. Pair Whipple Blue 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.
Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whipple Blue 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 Benjamin Moore HC-152 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bluebird Feather (SW 9062), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whipple Blue without repainting risk. See the full Bluebird Feather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Behr's nearest match is Blue Cascade (UL230-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Whipple Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Cascade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whipple Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Whipple Blue is Winter Twilight (8003-41D). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Winter Twilight and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Twilight swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whipple Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whipple Blue is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whipple Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Whipple Blue is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Whipple Blue. The nearest is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whipple Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whipple Blue is Frozen Lake (DE5815) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frozen Lake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Whipple Blue. The nearest is Stone Blue (NO. 85) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Whipple Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Meetinghouse Blue (H0046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whipple Blue without repainting risk. See the full Meetinghouse Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whipple Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Whipple Blue. The nearest is Bahamas (C2-748) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whipple Blue
Clare's nearest match is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whipple Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whipple Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Whipple Blue is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →