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Ref. #D9DFE7 · 8004-45A

Highland Winds

73%LRV Value
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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.

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Highland Winds Technical Profile

HEX Code#D9DFE7
RGB217, 223, 231
LRV73.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pale Lilac

Complement

Watermist

Highland Winds Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Purple Cloak

Pop

Pishposh

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Motor City Blue

Pop

Kitchen Tile Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Double Chocolate

Pop

Pumpkin Squash

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Highland Winds.

Mais Oui

Valspar · 8006-7A

#DFE0E3

Emerald Ice

Valspar · 7004-7

#D8E0DF

Soft Silk

Valspar · 7004-2

#E2E1E5

April Morning

Valspar · 4001-5A

#DEDCDF

Cool Morning

Valspar · 4003-7A

#D1DCED

Silver Dust

Valspar · 7004-19

#E2E3E1

More purple colors from other brands

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

Pink Bliss

Behr · 680A-3

#EB9EFF

Bell Heather

PPG · 1250-6

#A475B1

Lantana

Behr · 680D-6

#8657AE

Amethyst Show

Dunn-Edwards · DE5990

#BD97CF

Crown Jewels

Hirshfield's · 1193

#946DAD

Violet Illusion

PPG · 41RB 30/290

#AB85BB

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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