Ref. #869FAE · RD140-01
Winding River
33%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Winding River Technical Profile
What color is Winding River? It's a medium cool neutral with the hex code #869FAE. Colors similar to Winding River include Dunn-Edwards Silver Skate, Valspar Nostalgia, Sherwin-Williams Favorite Jeans. Winding River has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 33 gives Winding River depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Winding River 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 Winding River
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nostalgia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Favorite Jeans
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Copenhagen Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Breath-taking View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Labrador
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Americana
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winding River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winding River
#869FAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winding River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winding River 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Winding River.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winding River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winding River have?
Winding River by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Winding River from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Skate by Dunn-Edwards (#87A1B1), Nostalgia by Valspar (#85A1B1), Favorite Jeans by Sherwin-Williams (#8AA3B1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Winding River?
Winding River has an LRV of 32.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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