Ref. #B6C5C1 · DE6304
Blustery Wind
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blustery Wind Technical Profile
What color is Blustery Wind? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #B6C5C1. Colors similar to Blustery Wind include MPC Frosty Jade Green Met., Vista Paint Whirlwind, Hirshfield's Whirlwind. Blustery Wind has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Blustery Wind 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 cool neutral, Blustery Wind pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Blustery Wind
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blustery Wind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blustery Wind
#B6C5C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A4AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blustery Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blustery Wind 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Blustery Wind.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blustery Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blustery Wind have?
Blustery Wind by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Blustery Wind from other brands?
The closest matches are Frosty Jade Green Met. by MPC (#B5C4C1), Whirlwind by Vista Paint (#B7C3BF), Whirlwind by Hirshfield's (#B6C3C1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blustery Wind?
Blustery Wind has an LRV of 53.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Blustery Wind
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 Blustery Wind's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.