Life'S Whirlwind 428-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #889F9E, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Star from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #889F9E · 428-5DB
Life'S Whirlwind
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Life'S Whirlwind Technical Profile
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Life'S Whirlwind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Life'S Whirlwind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyLife'S Whirlwind
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSea Star
Sea Star
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Agave
Behr
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Nearly identical
June Gloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Secluded Garden
Valspar
Very similar
Mythical Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Life'S Whirlwind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Life'S Whirlwind
#889F9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Life'S Whirlwind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Life'S Whirlwind 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Life'S Whirlwind.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Life'S Whirlwind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Life'S Whirlwind have?
Life'S Whirlwind by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Life'S Whirlwind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Life'S Whirlwind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Life'S Whirlwind are Sea Star by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), North Beach Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Atmospheric by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Life'S Whirlwind'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 Life'S Whirlwind?
Life'S Whirlwind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.5, 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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