Great Falls 6495 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #217786, 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.
Ref. #217786 · 6495
Great Falls
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Great Falls Technical Profile
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Great Falls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Great Falls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGreat Falls
Nearly identical
KilzBasic Teal
Basic Teal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ocean Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Stream
Behr
Very similar
Bermuda
PPG
Very similar
Caribbean Blue Water
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
By the Bayou
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Great Falls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Great Falls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Falls are Basic Teal by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ocean Soul by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Great Falls's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.