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Whirlpool

29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Whirlpool Technical Profile

HEX Code#80969D
RGB128, 150, 157
LRV28.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Chiswell Blue

Complement

State of Mind

Whirlpool Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Husky Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Poolhouse

Sherwin-Williams · 7603

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Composed

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Moody Blue

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Dried Lavender

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Bracing Blue

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#768B9A

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Rain Shadow

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Mohawk Valley

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Shallot Bulb

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Frappé

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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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