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Ref. #656B6F · 8006-7E

Bottlenose Dolphin

14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Bottlenose Dolphin 8006-7E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #656B6F, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Out from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bottlenose Dolphin Technical Profile

HEX Code#656B6F
RGB101, 107, 111
LRV14.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Bottlenose Dolphin in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bottlenose Dolphin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparBottlenose Dolphin
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNight Out

Night Out

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Grafton Grey

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Trout Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Equinox

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

In The Shadows

PPG

Nearly identical

Summer Storm

Behr

Nearly identical

Murky Depths

Kilz

Nearly identical

Polished Pewter

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Steeled Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Mouse Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bottlenose Dolphin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bottlenose Dolphin

#656B6F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6B709C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bottlenose Dolphin

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Night Out

Complement

Galvanized Shadow

Bottlenose Dolphin Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Bottlenose Dolphin.

Smoky Pitch

Valspar · 4007-4B

#606E79

Dark Night

Valspar · 4003-4C

#5E6576

Crucible

Valspar · 4006-2B

#6B7177

Sable Evening

Valspar · 5006-2C

#636560

Cosmopolitan Olive

Valspar · 5008-2C

#6B6B5F

Metropolis Lilac

Valspar · 4001-6C

#645D79

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Bottlenose Dolphin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bottlenose Dolphin have?
Bottlenose Dolphin by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bottlenose Dolphin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bottlenose Dolphin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bottlenose Dolphin are Night Out by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wall Street by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grafton Grey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bottlenose Dolphin'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 Bottlenose Dolphin?
Bottlenose Dolphin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, 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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