Gulf Winds 500F-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8ECFBA, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wintermint from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8ECFBA · 500F-5
Gulf Winds
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gulf Winds Technical Profile
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Gulf Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gulf Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGulf Winds
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWintermint
Wintermint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
San Juan Spritz
PPG
Nearly identical
Brookdale Gardens
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fantasy Isle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Aquastone
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sea Treasure
Valspar
Very similar
Catarina Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Miss Golightly
Kilz
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gulf Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gulf Winds
#8ECFBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80A9B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gulf Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gulf Winds Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Gulf Winds.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gulf Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gulf Winds have?
Gulf Winds by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gulf Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gulf Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gulf Winds are Wintermint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), San Juan Spritz by PPG (a near-identical match), Brookdale Gardens by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gulf Winds's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gulf Winds?
Gulf Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gulf Winds's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.