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Ref. #848E92 · 4007-2A

Sharkfin

26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Sharkfin 4007-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #848E92, LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Feldspar from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sharkfin Technical Profile

HEX Code#848E92
RGB132, 142, 146
LRV26.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Sharkfin in Every Brand

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

ValsparSharkfin
Nearly identical
PPGFeldspar

Feldspar

PPG

Nearly identical

Gotham Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Hearthstone

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Alloy Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

London Road

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Telegrey 2

RAL

Very similar

London Road

Vista Paint

Very similar

Weathered Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

December Nights

Kilz

Very similar

Selvedge

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Stone .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sharkfin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sharkfin

#848E92

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858DAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sharkfin

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dark Storm Cloud

Complement

Granite Cliff

Sharkfin 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

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Sharkfin.

City Storm

Valspar · 4008-2A

#878C8D

Window Screen

Valspar · 4004-4A

#7C8697

Cadet Gray

Valspar · 4001-2A

#908B8E

Villa Blue

Valspar · 5002-4B

#769292

Secluded Garden

Valspar · 5002-4A

#809B99

Rapture

Valspar · 4001-6B

#85839D

More gray colors from other brands

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

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Sharkfin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sharkfin have?
Sharkfin by Valspar 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 Sharkfin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sharkfin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sharkfin are Feldspar by PPG (a near-identical match), Gotham Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Storm Cloud by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sharkfin'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 Sharkfin?
Sharkfin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, 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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