Wayward Winds 1043-3 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DEDFE2, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opalescent from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEDFE2 · 1043-3
Wayward Winds
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wayward Winds Technical Profile
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Wayward Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wayward Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWayward Winds
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsOpalescent
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mais Oui
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heaven
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lilac Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Billowing Clouds
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desired Dawn
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wayward Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wayward Winds
#DEDFE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wayward Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wayward 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
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.
Wayward Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wayward Winds have?
Wayward Winds 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 Wayward Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wayward Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wayward Winds are Opalescent by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mais Oui by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wind Chime by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wayward 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 Wayward Winds?
Wayward Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.8, 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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