Shale Gray 540F-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81B0B2, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reflecting Pool from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #81B0B2 · 540F-4
Shale Gray
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Shale Gray Technical Profile
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Shale Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shale Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrShale Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsReflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Turquoise Trick
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prince Edward Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Turquoise Porcelain
Valspar
Very similar
Venice Escape
Kilz
Very similar
Discreet Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Barrier Reef
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Seaside Resort
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shale Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shale Gray
#81B0B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8597AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shale Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shale Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Shale Gray.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shale Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shale Gray have?
Shale Gray by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shale Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shale Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shale Gray are Reflecting Pool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Turquoise Trick by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Prince Edward Teal by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shale Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Shale Gray?
Shale Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shale Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.