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March Wind

49%LRV Value
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March Wind 7668 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BAB9B6, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonic Silver from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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March Wind Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAB9B6
RGB186, 185, 182
LRV48.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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March Wind in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to March Wind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsMarch Wind
Nearly identical
BehrSonic Silver

Sonic Silver

Behr

Nearly identical

Zephyr

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pigeon Feather

PPG

Nearly identical

Rand Moon

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Fair-Minded Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Nightingale

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Urban Sunrise

Valspar

Nearly identical

Covered in Platinum

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Streamlined Silver

Kilz

Nearly identical

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Colors That Work With March Wind

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

March Wind

#BAB9B6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A3AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for March Wind

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Granite Dust

Complement

French Silver

March Wind Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eclipse

Pop

Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Rushing River

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Glacier Pearl

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Veiled Spotlight

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Beigewood

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March Wind — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does March Wind have?
March Wind by Sherwin-Williams 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 March Wind in your own space before committing.
What colors match March Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to March Wind are Sonic Silver by Behr (a near-identical match), Zephyr by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pigeon Feather by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting March Wind'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 March Wind?
March Wind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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