Ref. #3C797D · 6488
Grand Canal
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Grand Canal Technical Profile
What color is Grand Canal? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #3C797D. Colors similar to Grand Canal include Behr Tornado Season, Behr Cathedral, Vista Paint Time for Teal. Grand Canal has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Grand Canal creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Grand Canal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grand Canal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grand Canal
#3C797D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D738F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grand Canal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grand Canal 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Grand Canal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grand Canal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grand Canal have?
Grand Canal by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Grand Canal from other brands?
The closest matches are Tornado Season by Behr (#3B7C7F), Cathedral by Behr (#33767B), Time for Teal by Vista Paint (#38757B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grand Canal?
Grand Canal has an LRV of 16.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grand Canal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.