Highland Winds 8004-45A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9DFE7, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wishful Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9DFE7 · 8004-45A
Highland Winds
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Highland Winds Technical Profile
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Highland Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Highland Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHighland Winds
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWishful Blue
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Wood Aster
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ethereal Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Eastern Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Highland Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highland Winds
#D9DFE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highland Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highland Winds 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Highland Winds.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Highland Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highland Winds have?
Highland Winds by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Highland Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Highland Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highland Winds are Wishful Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Wood Aster by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Just Breathe by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Highland Winds'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 Highland Winds?
Highland Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, 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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Why Highland Winds's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.