Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Whirlpool |
| SKU | HGSW 9135 |
| Hex | #80969D |
| RGB | 128, 150, 157 |
| HSL | 194°, 13%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Whirlpool
Whirlpool sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Whirlpool is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Valspar
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Whirlpool within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #80969D in HSL space. Pair Whirlpool 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Whirlpool Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whirlpool 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9135 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whirlpool
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Whirlpool is Whirlpool (SW 9135). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Whirlpool and you'll get the same color. See the full Whirlpool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whirlpool
Behr's nearest match is Rainy Season (MQ5-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whirlpool without repainting risk. See the full Rainy Season swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whirlpool
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Amsterdam (AF-550), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whirlpool without repainting risk. See the full Amsterdam swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whirlpool
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nichols Beach (H048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whirlpool without repainting risk. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Whirlpool is Blue Laguna (432-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Kompozit, the closest color to Whirlpool is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whirlpool is Stone Blue (NO. 86) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Backdrop, the closest color to Whirlpool is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Valspar, the closest color to Whirlpool is Evening Eclipse (4007-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.5 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Eclipse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whirlpool
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whirlpool is Ravine (C2-731) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ravine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whirlpool is Cold and Rainy (DESS36) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whirlpool
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Whirlpool. The nearest is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whirlpool
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Whirlpool. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whirlpool
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Whirlpool — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9135 instead. See the full Shade swatch →