Mild Wind Blue 70BG 56/061 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BCC8D1, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lighthouse Shadows from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCC8D1 · 70BG 56/061
Mild Wind Blue
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mild Wind Blue Technical Profile
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Mild Wind Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mild Wind Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMild Wind Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparLighthouse Shadows
Lighthouse Shadows
Valspar
Nearly identical
Legacy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Icy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Instinct
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alice White
Behr
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pompeii Ruins
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mild Wind Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Wind Blue
#BCC8D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Wind Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild Wind Blue 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
Other PPG colors close to Mild Wind Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mild Wind Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Wind Blue have?
Mild Wind Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mild Wind Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mild Wind Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mild Wind Blue are Lighthouse Shadows by Valspar (a near-identical match), Legacy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Icy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mild Wind Blue'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 Mild Wind Blue?
Mild Wind Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.6, 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 Mild Wind Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.