Wind's Breath 981 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E0DCCE, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is September Fog from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0DCCE · 981
Wind's Breath
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wind's Breath in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wind's Breath in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWind's Breath
Nearly identical
ValsparSeptember Fog
September Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scotch Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Oat Milk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Italian Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Froth
Behr
Nearly identical
Saturnia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Limestone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wind's Breath
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wind's Breath
#E0DCCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wind's Breath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wind's Breath 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wind's Breath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wind's Breath have?
Wind's Breath by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wind's Breath in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wind's Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wind's Breath are September Fog by Valspar (a near-identical match), Scotch Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Gracious by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wind's Breath'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 Wind's Breath?
Wind's Breath has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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