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Dunn-Edwards Whale Watching

DET512 · #A5A495 · LRV 36.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Sprig of Sage is a 97% match

Whale Watching (DET512) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 36.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Sprig of Sage (97% match).

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LRV

36.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET512

HEX

#A5A495

RGB

165, 164, 149

HSL

56°, 8%, 62%

Family

Yellows

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Whale Watching FAQ

What undertone does Whale Watching have?

Whale Watching has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Watching?

Whale Watching has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

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

Valspar: Sprig of Sage (8004-28D), 97%; Behr: Confederate (N370-4), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Frosted Fern (SW 9648), 97%; PPG: Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Oil Cloth (CSP-760), 96%; Glidden: Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rare Gray (HGSW6199), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 92%. 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 Watching?

The HEX code of Whale Watching (DET512) is #A5A495, RGB 165, 164, 149. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.