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Windrush
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Windrush Technical Profile
What color is Windrush? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #DCD4C9. Colors similar to Windrush include Kilz Starched Linen, Hirshfield's Moon Drop, Hirshfield's Mossy Shade. Windrush has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Windrush sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Windrush 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 Windrush
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moon Drop
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polished
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taupe of the Morning
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Clay Angel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Bone China
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windrush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windrush
#DCD4C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windrush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windrush 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 Windrush.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windrush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windrush have?
Windrush by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Windrush from other brands?
The closest matches are Starched Linen by Kilz (#DAD2C7), Moon Drop by Hirshfield's (#DDD5C9), Mossy Shade by Hirshfield's (#DBD2C7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Windrush?
Windrush has an LRV of 66.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Windrush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.