Tradewind 6218 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C2CFCF, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rochester Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2CFCF · 6218
Tradewind
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Tradewind
Tradewind is a serene, light blue-gray at LRV 61 — barely-there blue with enough gray to behave like a soft neutral. It's the choice for a tranquil, coastal-leaning room that still feels grown-up, popular in bedrooms and bathrooms for its spa-like calm.
Its gentle, grayed quality keeps it from reading juvenile, though it can lean cooler in north light. It pairs with crisp whites and pale wood. Behr Silver Bullet is a near-identical match, with Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue close behind.
Tradewind Technical Profile
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Tradewind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tradewind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTradewind
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRochester Gray
Rochester Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silver Bullet
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brittany Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milky Way
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grey Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Luna Light
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tradewind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tradewind
#C2CFCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tradewind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tradewind 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Tradewind.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tradewind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tradewind have?
Tradewind 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 Tradewind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tradewind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tradewind are Rochester Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tudor Ice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wool .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tradewind'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 Tradewind?
Tradewind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tradewind's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.