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Behr Whale Gray

N470-6 · #59676B · LRV 12.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Relaxed Navy is a 99% match

Whale Gray (N470-6) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 12.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Relaxed Navy (99% match).

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LRV

12.9 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

N470-6

HEX

#59676B

RGB

89, 103, 107

HSL

193°, 9%, 38%

Family

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Whale Gray in other brands?

Valspar: Relaxed Navy (5001-2B), 99%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Nocturnal Gray (2135-30), 97%; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 96%; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Made of Steel (DET593), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (SW 6236), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.