Valspar Whale Watching
8004-46F · #636A74 · LRV ~14.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Granite Peak (~97% proximity)Whale Watching (8004-46F) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.2 (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 Sherwin-Williams Granite Peak (~97% proximity). Also sold as V136-6.
Closest tone to Whale Watching in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
14.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
8004-46F
HEX
#636A74
RGB
99, 106, 116
HSL
215°, 8%, 42%
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Whale Watching FAQ
What undertone does Whale Watching have?
Whale Watching has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue, 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 Watching?
Whale Watching has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.2 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 Watching in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Granite Peak (SW 6250), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Granite Peak (HGSW6250), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Nightlife (DET596), ~96% proximity; PPG: Alley Cat (PPG1043-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Alley Cat (PPG1043-6), ~96% proximity; Behr: Summer Storm (PPU26-22), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ocean Floor (1630), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~91% 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 Watching?
The HEX code of Whale Watching (8004-46F) is #636A74, RGB 99, 106, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.