Windchill 8003-42B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9D9E0, estimated LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moonmist from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C9D9E0 · 8003-42B
Windchill
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Windchill Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9D9E0
RGB201, 217, 224
Estimated LRV67.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Windchill
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Moonmist
Sherwin-Williams
#C9D9E0
Close digital match
Skyler Blue
Dutch Boy
#C8D9E0
Close digital match
Sky Light View
Behr
#C8D7DD
Close digital match
Dartmoor Mist
PPG
#CDDCE3
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Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
#CBDCE2
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Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
#C7D7E0
Close digital match
Northern Sky
Kilz
#C9D6DD
Close digital match
Sea Foam Mist
Vista Paint
#CCDCE0
Close digital match
Breath of Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
#CADEE6
Close digital match
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#CCDCE7
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Colors That Work With Windchill
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windchill
#C9D9E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windchill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windchill 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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Windchill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windchill have?
Windchill by Valspar has a neutral 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 Windchill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windchill are Moonmist by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Skyler Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sky Light View by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Windchill'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 Windchill?
Windchill has a estimated lightness value of 67.4, 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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