Great Falls 6495 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #217786, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Basic Teal from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #217786 · 6495
Great Falls
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Great Falls Technical Profile
HEX Code#217786
RGB33, 119, 134
Estimated LRV15.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Great Falls
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Falls
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great Falls Room Palettes
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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
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Great Falls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Falls have?
Great Falls by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Great Falls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Falls are Basic Teal by Kilz (a close digital match), Ocean Soul by Valspar (a close digital match), Blue Stream by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Great Falls'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 Great Falls?
Great Falls has a estimated lightness value of 15.2, 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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