Whirlpool 9135 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #80969D, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water .05 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80969D · 9135
Whirlpool
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Whirlpool Technical Profile
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Whirlpool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whirlpool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWhirlpool
Nearly identical
ColorhouseWater .05
Water .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Stray Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silent Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Neptune'S Rings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Amsterdam
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ocean Melody
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Standish Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cottage Door
Valspar
Very similar
Old Nantucket Teal
PPG
Very similar
Weathered Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whirlpool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whirlpool
#80969D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whirlpool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whirlpool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whirlpool have?
Whirlpool by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whirlpool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whirlpool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whirlpool are Water .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Stray Gray by Kilz (a near-identical match), Silent Tide by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whirlpool'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 Whirlpool?
Whirlpool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whirlpool's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.