Strong Winds N380-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9CB3A2, estimated LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Leaf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9CB3A2 · N380-4
Strong Winds
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Strong Winds Technical Profile
HEX Code#9CB3A2
RGB156, 179, 162
Estimated LRV37.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Silver Leaf
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#9DB7A5
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#9DBAA7
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#91AF9D
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Colors That Work With Strong Winds
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Strong Winds
#9CB3A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Strong Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Strong Winds Room Palettes
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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
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Strong Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Strong Winds have?
Strong Winds by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Strong Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strong Winds are Silver Leaf by PPG (a close digital match), Spearmint Haze by Valspar (a very close match), Restful by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Strong 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 Strong Winds?
Strong Winds has a estimated lightness value of 37.0, 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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