Windswept Beach 1169-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3E4E5, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold Wind from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3E4E5 · 1169-1
Windswept Beach
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Windswept Beach Technical Profile
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Windswept Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Windswept Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWindswept Beach
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCold Wind
Cold Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fading Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Full Moon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prudence
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flower Girl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windswept Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windswept Beach
#E3E4E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windswept Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windswept Beach 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 Windswept Beach.
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.
Windswept Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windswept Beach have?
Windswept Beach 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 Windswept Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windswept Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windswept Beach are Cold Wind by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sarah Rae by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fading Fog by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Windswept Beach'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 Windswept Beach?
Windswept Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.5, 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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