Whale Migration R081 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #81959D and estimated LRV 29. Its closest cross-brand match is Amsterdam from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #81959D · R081
Whale Migration
29%Estimated LRV
Whale Migration Technical Profile
HEX Code#81959D
RGB129, 149, 157
Estimated LRV28.6
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 Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
Amsterdam
Benjamin Moore
#82959E
Nearly identical
Stray Gray
Kilz
#7D939C
Nearly identical
Whirlpool
Sherwin-Williams
#80969D
Nearly identical
Silent TideRetired
Behr
#7C929A
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Colorhouse
#82979D
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Dutch Boy
#8095A0
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Seastone
PPG
#8398A4
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Cottage Door
Valspar
#7A8F97
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Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
#7C8E96
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Standish Blue
Hirshfield's
#85979A
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Gray Flannel
Dunn-Edwards
#8D9A9E
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RAL
#8A9597
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Colors That Work With Whale Migration
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Main Walls
Whale Migration
#81959D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whale Migration
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whale Migration Room Palettes
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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 Migration — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Whale Migration from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whale Migration are Amsterdam by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data), Stray Gray by Kilz (nearly identical in our digital data), Whirlpool by Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Whale Migration'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 Migration?
Whale Migration has a estimated lightness value of 28.6, 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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