Blue-Grey Slate 30BB 13/068 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #606672, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whale Watching from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #606672 · 30BB 13/068
Blue-Grey Slate
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue-Grey Slate Technical Profile
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Blue-Grey Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue-Grey Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue-Grey Slate
Nearly identical
ValsparWhale Watching
Whale Watching
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Andes Summit
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stilled Night
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dolphin Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nightlife
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gibraltar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Curtain Call
Behr
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue-Grey Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue-Grey Slate
#606672
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#726A9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue-Grey Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue-Grey Slate 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Blue-Grey Slate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue-Grey Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue-Grey Slate have?
Blue-Grey Slate by PPG 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 Blue-Grey Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue-Grey Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue-Grey Slate are Whale Watching by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wine Dark by Farrow & Ball (a very close match), Dark Night by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue-Grey Slate'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 Blue-Grey Slate?
Blue-Grey Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, 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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