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Valspar Whale Watching

V136-6 · #636A74 · LRV 14.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Granite Peak is a 97% match

Whale Watching (V136-6) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 14.2 (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 Sherwin-Williams Granite Peak (97% match).

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LRV

14.2 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

V136-6

HEX

#636A74

RGB

99, 106, 116

HSL

215°, 8%, 42%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Granite Peak (SW 6250), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Granite Peak (HGSW6250), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Nightlife (DET596), 96%; PPG: Alley Cat (PPG1043-6), 96%; Glidden: Alley Cat (PPG1043-6), 96%; Behr: Summer Storm (PPU26-22), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Ocean Floor (1630), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 91%. 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 (V136-6) is #636A74, RGB 99, 106, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.