Glacial Winds 138-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C5DDEA, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #C5DDEA · 138-3DB
Glacial Winds
70%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Glacial Winds Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5DDEA
RGB197, 221, 234
Estimated LRV69.5
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 Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Empress Lila
Vista Paint
#C5DDEA
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Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
#C4DEED
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Refreshing
Kilz
#C9DEEB
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Magic Wand
PPG
#C3D9E4
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Summer Breeze
Valspar
#C8E2EF
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Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
#C2D8E5
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Soaring Sky
Behr
#C8E2F1
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Island View
Dunn-Edwards
#C3DDEE
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Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
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Soar
Sherwin-Williams
#C3DFE8
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Glacial Winds
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Glacial Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glacial Winds are Empress Lila by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Empress Lila by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Refreshing by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Glacial Winds's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.