Winding Road DEFD61 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #838287, estimated LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warrior from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #838287 · DEFD61
Winding Road
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Winding Road Technical Profile
HEX Code#838287
RGB131, 130, 135
Estimated LRV22.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#838289
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#87868B
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Colors That Work With Winding Road
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winding Road
#838287
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A185AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winding Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winding Road Room Palettes
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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
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Winding Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winding Road have?
Winding Road by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Winding Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winding Road are Warrior by Kilz (a close digital match), Victorian Pewter by PPG (a close digital match), Girgitta by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Winding Road'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 Winding Road?
Winding Road has a estimated lightness value of 22.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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