Behr Whale Gray
N470-6 · #59676B · LRV ~12.9
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Relaxed Navy (~99% proximity)Whale Gray (N470-6) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Relaxed Navy (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Whale Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
12.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
N470-6
HEX
#59676B
RGB
89, 103, 107
HSL
193°, 9%, 38%
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Whale Gray FAQ
What undertone does Whale Gray have?
Whale Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Whale Gray?
Whale Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Whale Gray in other brands?
Valspar: Relaxed Navy (5001-2B), ~99% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Nocturnal Gray (2135-30), ~97% proximity; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Made of Steel (DET593), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (SW 6236), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Whale Gray?
The HEX code of Whale Gray (N470-6) is #59676B, RGB 89, 103, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.