Billowing Clouds 1041-3 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8DEE3, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mainsail from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DEE3 · 1041-3
Billowing Clouds
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Billowing Clouds Technical Profile
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Billowing Clouds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Billowing Clouds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBillowing Clouds
Nearly identical
BehrMainsail
Mainsail
Behr
Nearly identical
Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Waterloo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sapphire Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
First Snowfall
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Billowing Clouds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Billowing Clouds
#D8DEE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Billowing Clouds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Billowing Clouds 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 PPG Colors
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More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Billowing Clouds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Billowing Clouds have?
Billowing Clouds by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Billowing Clouds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Billowing Clouds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Billowing Clouds are Mainsail by Behr (a near-identical match), Foamy Water by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Waterloo by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Billowing Clouds'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 Billowing Clouds?
Billowing Clouds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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