Ref. #5C584E · MQ6-24
Windgate Hill
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Windgate Hill Technical Profile
What color is Windgate Hill? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5C584E. Colors similar to Windgate Hill include Valspar Turkish Coffee, Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive, Valspar English Tea Party. Windgate Hill has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Windgate Hill creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Windgate Hill pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Windgate Hill
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windgate Hill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windgate Hill
#5C584E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8558
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windgate Hill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windgate Hill 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 Windgate Hill.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windgate Hill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windgate Hill have?
Windgate Hill by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Windgate Hill from other brands?
The closest matches are Turkish Coffee by Valspar (#5E5951), Aegean Olive by Benjamin Moore (#5E5A4D), English Tea Party by Valspar (#5D5952). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Windgate Hill?
Windgate Hill has an LRV of 9.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Windgate Hill's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.