Windswept Beach 1169-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3E4E5, estimated 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.
PPG · #E3E4E5 · 1169-1
Windswept Beach
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Windswept Beach Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3E4E5
RGB227, 228, 229
Estimated LRV77.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Windswept Beach
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Windswept Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windswept Beach are Cold Wind by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sarah Rae by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fading Fog by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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