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Ref. #696C76 · 0521

Dolphin Dream

15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Dolphin Dream 0521 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #696C76, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dolphin Dream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dolphin Dream Technical Profile

HEX Code#696C76
RGB105, 108, 118
LRV15.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Dolphin Dream in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintDolphin Dream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDolphin Dream

Dolphin Dream

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Purple Funk

Valspar

Nearly identical

Alley Cat

PPG

Nearly identical

Nightlife

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Charcoal Plum

Behr

Very similar

Ashland Slate

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Gibraltar

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Plated Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wine Dark

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Old Lamppost

Kilz

Very similar

Pearl Black Berry

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dolphin Dream

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dolphin Dream

#696C76

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7E71A1

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dolphin Dream

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rain Shadow

Complement

Gauntlet Gray

Dolphin Dream Room Palettes

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

Walls

Lilac Luster

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper Coast

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rain Slicker

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Dolphin Dream.

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Vista Paint · 0513

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Deep Lagoon

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#5D6C76

Portsmouth Blue

Vista Paint · H0049

#5E7275

Polar Pond

Vista Paint · 0492

#6A7978

Paradise City

Vista Paint · 0486

#5D7172

Emu

Vista Paint · 0549

#736D6C

More gray colors from other brands

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

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Dolphin Dream — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dolphin Dream have?
Dolphin Dream by Vista Paint 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 Dolphin Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dolphin Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dolphin Dream are Dolphin Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Funk by Valspar (a near-identical match), Alley Cat by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dolphin Dream'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 Dream?
Dolphin Dream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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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