Strong Winds N380-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9CB3A2, 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.
Ref. #9CB3A2 · N380-4
Strong Winds
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Strong Winds Technical Profile
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Strong Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Strong Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrStrong Winds
Nearly identical
PPGSilver Leaf
Silver Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Spearmint Haze
Valspar
Very similar
Restful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Norway Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Reeds
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Longfellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Longfellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Strong Winds
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
Pure 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
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 Strong Winds.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Strong Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Strong Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strong Winds are Silver Leaf by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Strong Winds's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.