Gentle Wind 4006-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B7D6ED, estimated LRV 64 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elevated from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B7D6ED · 4006-9B
Gentle Wind
64%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gentle Wind Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7D6ED
RGB183, 214, 237
Estimated LRV64.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Gentle Wind
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Elevated
Behr
#B5D5EC
Close digital match
Afton Blue
PPG
#B9DBF2
Close digital match
Cobalt Salt
Dutch Boy
#B0D1E7
Close digital match
Wild Blue Yonder
Dunn-Edwards
#B3D9F3
Close digital match
Scandinavia
Kilz
#B1CFE3
Close digital match
Young Boy Blue
Vista Paint
#ABD1EE
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Sapphireberry
Benjamin Moore
#B2D7EB
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Blue Bayou
Hirshfield's
#B4CCDF
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Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B8CDDD
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Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Kakelugn
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#C5D1D8
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Gentle Wind
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Wind
#B7D6ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#747ABE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Wind 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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Gentle Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Wind have?
Gentle Wind by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Gentle Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Wind are Elevated by Behr (a close digital match), Afton Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Cobalt Salt by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle 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 Gentle Wind?
Gentle Wind has a estimated lightness value of 64.3, 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 Gentle Wind's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.