Gale Force 7605 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #35454E, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sled from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #35454E · 7605
Gale Force
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gale Force in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gale Force in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGale Force
Nearly identical
BehrSled
Sled
Behr
Nearly identical
Midnight Hour
PPG
Nearly identical
Navigation
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Puerto Deseado
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gentleman's Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cadet Song
Valspar
Very similar
Night Magic
Kilz
Very similar
Calm Interlude
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Viridian Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Black Green
RAL
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gale Force
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gale Force
#35454E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#494E6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gale Force
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gale Force 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Gale Force — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gale Force have?
Gale Force by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gale Force in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gale Force from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gale Force are Sled by Behr (a near-identical match), Midnight Hour by PPG (a near-identical match), Night Club by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gale Force'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 Gale Force?
Gale Force has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gale Force's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.