Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Whale Migration |
| SKU | R081 |
| Hex | #81959D |
| RGB | 129, 149, 157 |
| HSL | 197°, 13%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Rodda Whale Migration
Whale Migration 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.
Whale Migration 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Whale Migration within Rodda'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 #81959D in HSL space. Pair Whale Migration 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.
Rodda Whale Migration Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whale Migration 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 Rodda R081 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whale Migration
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whirlpool (SW 9135), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whale Migration without repainting risk. See the full Whirlpool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whale Migration
Behr has no exact twin of Whale Migration. The nearest is Coastal Vista (PPU14-06) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Vista swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whale Migration
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Whale Migration is Amsterdam (AF-550). At ΔE 0.78 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 Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Amsterdam and you'll get the same color. See the full Amsterdam swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Valspar, the closest color to Whale Migration is Stormy Skies (8006-8D) — very close at ΔE 3.29, 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 Stormy Skies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whale Migration
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Whale Migration. The nearest is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) at ΔE 4.87 — 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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Glidden, the closest color to Whale Migration is Seastone (PPG10-11) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seastone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whale Migration
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Blue Laguna (432-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Whale Migration without repainting risk. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whale Migration
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Marine Park (HGSW 3314), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Whale Migration without repainting risk. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whale Migration
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Whale Migration. The nearest is Cold and Rainy (DESS36) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whale Migration
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Whale Migration — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 5.4). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Rodda R081 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whale Migration is Stone Blue (NO. 86) — very close at ΔE 2.98, 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Whale Migration is Nichols Beach (H048) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Whale Migration is Standish Blue (H0048) — very close at ΔE 2.51, 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 Standish Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whale Migration
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whale Migration is Ravine (C2-731) — very close at ΔE 2.62, 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 →
Clare Equivalent of Whale Migration
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Whale Migration — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.56). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda R081 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Whale Migration is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Whale Migration
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Whale Migration — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.26). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda R081 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Backdrop, the closest color to Whale Migration is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 2.48, 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 →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Whale Migration
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Whale Migration — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda R081 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whale Migration
At Kompozit, the closest color to Whale Migration is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 3.31, 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 →