Ref. #217786 · 6495
Great Falls
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Great Falls Technical Profile
What color is Great Falls? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #217786. Colors similar to Great Falls include Kilz Basic Teal, Valspar Ocean Soul, Behr Blue Stream. Great Falls has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Great Falls 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 Great Falls
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Great Falls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Great Falls
#217786
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#456195
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Falls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great Falls 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 Great Falls.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Great Falls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Falls have?
Great Falls by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Great Falls from other brands?
The closest matches are Basic Teal by Kilz (#277585), Ocean Soul by Valspar (#007585), Blue Stream by Behr (#1F747F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Great Falls?
Great Falls has an LRV of 15.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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