PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Grayvs BehrDolphin Fin
Why this comparison. Dolphin Fin is Behr’s closest answer to Repose Gray.
Repose Gray and Dolphin Fin are close but distinct (ΔE 6.17). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7015
Repose Gray
#CCC9C0 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BEHR · PPU18-15
Dolphin Fin
#B6B2A6 · LRV 47
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
6.17
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
11
Repose Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Dolphin Fin: red-orange / warm
Dolphin Fin: red-orange / warm
Repose Gray is meaningfully lighter (LRV 58 vs 47). On a wall, Repose Gray reads light, airy; Dolphin Fin reads mid-tone.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Repose Gray | Dolphin Fin |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Behr |
| SKU | SW 7015 | PPU18-15 |
| Hex | #CCC9C0 | #B6B2A6 |
| RGB | 204, 201, 192 | 182, 178, 166 |
| LRV | 58 | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK REPOSE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK DOLPHIN FIN
Behr Dolphin Fin
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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