Grand Canal 6488 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #3C797D, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tornado Season from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3C797D · 6488
Grand Canal
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Grand Canal Technical Profile
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Grand Canal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grand Canal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGrand Canal
Nearly identical
BehrTornado Season
Tornado Season
Behr
Nearly identical
Time for Teal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lucky Shamrock
PPG
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Teal Ocean
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mysterious Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Starry Sky
Valspar
Very similar
Teal Treat
Kilz
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grand Canal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grand Canal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grand Canal are Tornado Season by Behr (a near-identical match), Cathedral by Behr (a near-identical match), Time for Teal by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grand Canal'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 Grand Canal?
Grand Canal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.1, 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 Grand Canal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.