Whale Gray N470-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #43666E, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stained Glass from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #43666E · N470-6
Whale Gray
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Whale Gray Technical Profile
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Whale Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whale Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWhale Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStained Glass
Stained Glass
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Overcast Day
Kilz
Nearly identical
Azalea Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Firmament
Valspar
Very similar
Tempe Star
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stormed Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
After the Storm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caribbean Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Volute
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whale Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whale Gray
#43666E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B6A89
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whale Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whale 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 Whale 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.
Whale Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whale Gray have?
Whale 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 Whale Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whale Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whale Gray are Stained Glass by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Overcast Day by Kilz (a near-identical match), Azalea Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whale 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 Whale Gray?
Whale Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Whale Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.