Tradewinds 10-27 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFDCE0, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Manhattan Mist from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFDCE0 · 10-27
Tradewinds
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tradewinds Technical Profile
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Tradewinds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tradewinds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTradewinds
Nearly identical
BehrManhattan Mist
Manhattan Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hinting Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cold as Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Shower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cashmere Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tradewinds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tradewinds
#CFDCE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tradewinds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tradewinds 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 Tradewinds.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tradewinds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tradewinds have?
Tradewinds by PPG has a neutral 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 Tradewinds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tradewinds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tradewinds are Manhattan Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Shadow by Behr (a near-identical match), Nuance by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tradewinds'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 Tradewinds?
Tradewinds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tradewinds's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.