Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sharkfin |
| SKU | 4007-2A |
| Hex | #7C878B |
| RGB | 124, 135, 139 |
| HSL | 196°, 6%, 52% |
| LRV | 23.6 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Sharkfin
With an LRV of 23.6, Sharkfin is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Sharkfin works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
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 Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sharkfin within Valspar'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 #7C878B in HSL space. Pair Sharkfin 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.
Valspar Sharkfin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sharkfin 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 Valspar 4007-2A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkfin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sharkfin is Serious Gray (SW 6256) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serious Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sharkfin
Behr has no exact twin of Sharkfin. The nearest is Juniper Ash (PPU12-16) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Ash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sharkfin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sharkfin is Georgetown Gray (ES-77) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgetown Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sharkfin
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sharkfin is Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Garrison Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Garrison Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sharkfin
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sharkfin is Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6). If Glidden is your counter, order Garrison Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Garrison Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sharkfin
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Felted Blue (430-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkfin without repainting risk. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkfin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sharkfin is Nevermore Grey (HGSW 1443) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nevermore Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sharkfin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sharkfin is Shadow Effect (DET597) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sharkfin
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sharkfin. The nearest is Teak Cups (JG-139) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teak Cups swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sharkfin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sharkfin is De Nimes (NO. 299) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23.6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sharkfin
Hirshfield's's nearest match is London Road (0527), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 23.6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkfin without repainting risk. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sharkfin
Rodda has no exact twin of Sharkfin. The nearest is Evening Traveller (R015) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Evening Traveller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sharkfin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sharkfin is Smoking Jacket (C2-984) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sharkfin
At Clare, the closest color to Sharkfin is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23.6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irony swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sharkfin
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sharkfin. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 23.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sharkfin
Kompozit's nearest match is London Road (0527), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkfin without repainting risk. See the full London Road swatch →