Glacial Winds 138-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C5DDEA, LRV 70 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Empress Lila from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5DDEA · 138-3DB
Glacial Winds
70%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Glacial Winds Technical Profile
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Glacial Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glacial Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGlacial Winds
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEmpress Lila
Empress Lila
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Magic Wand
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soaring Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glacial Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glacial Winds
#C5DDEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C85B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glacial Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glacial Winds 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
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Glacial Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glacial Winds have?
Glacial Winds by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Glacial Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glacial Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glacial Winds are Empress Lila by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Empress Lila by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Refreshing by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glacial Winds'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 Glacial Winds?
Glacial Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Glacial Winds's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.