Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Whirlpool |
| SKU | SW 9135 |
| Hex | #80969D |
| RGB | 128, 150, 157 |
| HSL | 194°, 13%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About 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 by brand
18 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Whirlpool within 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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9135 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Whirlpool
Glidden has no exact twin of Whirlpool. The nearest is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) at ΔE 4.07 — 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whirlpool
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Whirlpool is Marine Park (HGSW 3314). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Marine Park and you'll get the same color. See the full Marine Park 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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whirlpool is Berrington Blue (NO. 14) — very close at ΔE 2.92, 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 Berrington Blue 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whirlpool
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Whirlpool is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Whirlpool
Rodda's nearest match is Whale Migration (R081), 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 Whirlpool without repainting risk. See the full Whale Migration 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whirlpool
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Whirlpool. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 3.74 — 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 Jules 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 →
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 →