Paint Color Lab Dolphin Fin Behr 790C-3
Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) has an LRV of 59 and nearly matches Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), with ΔE 0.6.
- LRV
- 59light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #CCCAC1
- RGB
- 204, 202, 193
- CIE Lab
- 81.2 / -0.9 / 4.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Dolphin Fin in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repose Gray SW 7015 | Sherwin-Williams | 58 | 0.6 | near-identical |
| Whiskers PPG 1025-3 | PPG | 60 | 1.6 | very close |
| Stonington Gray BM HC-170 | Benjamin Moore | 59.36 | 1.8 | very close |
| Collingwood BM OC-28 | Benjamin Moore | 61.52 | 1.8 | very close |
| Filtered Shade Valspar 4003-1B | Valspar | 58.45 | 2.0 | very close |
| Useful Gray SW 7050 | Sherwin-Williams | 59 | 2.0 | very close |
| Heritage Gray Valspar 7007-24 | Valspar | 60 | 2.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Ghost Writer PPG 1007-3 | PPG | 48 | 5.0 | similar, clearly different |
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Dolphin Fin on a wall
About Dolphin Fin
Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) LRV and undertone
Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) has an LRV of 59, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects, on a scale from 0 for black to 100 for white. With this value, Dolphin Fin reflects a moderate amount of light rather than maximizing brightness or creating a particularly dark wall. Its greige color family combines characteristics of gray and beige, while its calculated yellow undertone indicates warmth beneath the main color. Room orientation, surrounding finishes, and artificial lighting can influence how these qualities appear. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may make warm undertones more noticeable by contrast. South-facing rooms generally receive warmer, stronger daylight, which can change the perceived balance of gray and beige.
Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) in other brands
The nearest listed cross-brand match is Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), with an LRV of 58.0 and a ΔE of 0.6. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical measured color. PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) has an LRV of 60.0 and a ΔE of 1.6, making it a very close match. Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170), with an LRV of 59.36 and a ΔE of 1.8, is also very close. Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28) and Valspar Filtered Shade (4003-1B) each have a ΔE of 1.8 and 1.9, respectively, so both fall within the very-close range. These measurements help narrow alternatives, although they do not guarantee identical appearance under every light source.
Lighter and darker Behr alternatives
For a slightly lighter option, Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) has an LRV of 60 and a ΔE of 1.3. Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007) shares that LRV, with a ΔE of 1.6. Both reflect marginally more light than Dolphin Fin. Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2), at LRV 61 and ΔE 1.8, offers another small increase in reflectance. These alternatives suit comparisons where a subtle brightness change matters more than a dramatic shift.
For a lighter, more reflective alternative, Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) has an LRV of 66 and a ΔE of 3.0. None of these listed alternatives has a lower LRV than Dolphin Fin. Test samples beside existing flooring and trim, because even close measured matches can appear different across finishes. A consistent sheen also helps make side-by-side comparisons more useful.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Behr's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Behr. See how we measure colors.