Whale Watching 8004-46F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #636A74, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gibraltar from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #636A74 · 8004-46F
Whale Watching
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Whale Watching Technical Profile
HEX Code#636A74
RGB99, 106, 116
Estimated LRV14.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Gibraltar
Sherwin-Williams
#626970
Close digital match
Stilled Night
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#5E6974
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Backwater
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#676E76
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Nightlife
Dunn-Edwards
#676E7A
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Blue-Grey Slate
PPG
#606672
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Summer Storm
Behr
#656D74
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#60676D
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#6B6F78
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#5F676C
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Colors That Work With Whale Watching
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whale Watching
#636A74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#716D9D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whale Watching
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whale Watching 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
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Whale Watching — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whale Watching have?
Whale Watching by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Whale Watching from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whale Watching are Gibraltar by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Stilled Night by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Backwater by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whale Watching'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 Whale Watching?
Whale Watching has a estimated lightness value of 14.2, 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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