How popular is Whale Gray?
ColorRank26#3,712 of 50,762
Searches per month · USAbout 140 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Behr Whale Gray” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Whale Gray
Whale Gray is a soothing, medium blue with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 42 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Behr colors with the same hue and saturation as Whale Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Whale Gray
- Brand
- Behr
- Code
- N470-6
- Hex
- #59676B
- RGB
- 89, 103, 107
- HSL
- 193, 9%, 38%
- CMYK
- 17, 4, 0, 58Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 42.6, -4.4, -4.0
- CSS
- --behr-whale-gray
- LRV
- 42 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-gloss
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