Ref. #736F68 · CSP-150
Windy City
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Windy City Technical Profile
What color is Windy City? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #736F68. Colors similar to Windy City include PPG Artillery, Behr Unpredictable Hue, MPC Dark Olive Green Met.. Windy City has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Windy City 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, Windy City 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 Windy City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windy City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windy City
#736F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989F6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windy City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windy City 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Windy City.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windy City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windy City have?
Windy City by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Windy City from other brands?
The closest matches are Artillery by PPG (#746F67), Unpredictable Hue by Behr (#77736D), Dark Olive Green Met. by MPC (#77736D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Windy City?
Windy City has an LRV of 16.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Windy City's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.