Winter Chill 1036-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9D2D1, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northern Sky from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9D2D1 · 1036-2
Winter Chill
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Chill Technical Profile
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Winter Chill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Chill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWinter Chill
Nearly identical
ValsparNorthern Sky
Northern Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lullaby
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pacific Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Shores
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dancing Bubbles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Foggy Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Chill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Chill
#C9D2D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Chill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Chill 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 Winter Chill.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Chill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Chill have?
Winter Chill by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Winter Chill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Chill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Chill are Northern Sky by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lullaby by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pacific Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Chill'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 Winter Chill?
Winter Chill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Chill's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.