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Ref. #BFC0C6 · 8004-46B

Dolphin at Play

53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Dolphin at Play 8004-46B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BFC0C6, LRV 53 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is October Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dolphin at Play Technical Profile

HEX Code#BFC0C6
RGB191, 192, 198
LRV52.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Dolphin at Play in Every Brand

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

ValsparDolphin at Play
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOctober Sky

October Sky

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Distant Ocean Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Savoy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Silver Lined

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Paparazzi Flash

Behr

Very similar

Savoy

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Daydream

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Thundercloud Gray

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

Platinum Ring

Kilz

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dolphin at Play

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dolphin at Play

#BFC0C6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9385AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dolphin at Play

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Satire

Complement

Tinsmith

Dolphin at Play Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Purple Cloak

Pop

Pishposh

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Motor City Blue

Pop

Florentine Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Cowboy Hat

Pop

Almond Puff

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Windmill

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Glacier Mist

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Modest Silver

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More neutral colors from other brands

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

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

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#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

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#A89EBA

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Townsend Harbor Brown

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#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Dolphin at Play — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dolphin at Play have?
Dolphin at Play 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 Dolphin at Play in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dolphin at Play from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dolphin at Play are October Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Distant Ocean Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Savoy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dolphin at Play'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 Dolphin at Play?
Dolphin at Play has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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