Whale'S Tail 430-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #647074, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Relaxed Navy from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #647074 · 430-6DB
Whale'S Tail
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Whale'S Tail Technical Profile
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Whale'S Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whale'S Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWhale'S Tail
Nearly identical
ValsparRelaxed Navy
Relaxed Navy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Iron Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Rain Shadow
Behr
Nearly identical
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Slate Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Roman Stone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whale'S Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whale'S Tail
#647074
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D799E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whale'S Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whale'S Tail 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 Whale'S Tail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whale'S Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whale'S Tail have?
Whale'S Tail by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Whale'S Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whale'S Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whale'S Tail are Relaxed Navy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deep Iron Creek by PPG (a near-identical match), Rain Shadow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whale'S Tail'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'S Tail?
Whale'S Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whale'S Tail's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.