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Ref. #C9D9E0 · 8003-42B

Windchill

67%LRV Value
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Windchill 8003-42B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9D9E0, 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.

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Windchill Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9D9E0
RGB201, 217, 224
LRV67.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Windchill in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Windchill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparWindchill
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMoonmist

Moonmist

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Skyler Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sky Light View

Behr

Nearly identical

Dartmoor Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Sea Foam Mist

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Snow Lodge

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Northern Sky

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sea Foam Mist

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Breath of Fresh Air

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sprout .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Windchill

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Windchill

#C9D9E0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858DAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Snow Lodge

Complement

Sheer Scarf

Windchill Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mallard

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mountain River

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Moving Melody

Pop

Dark Palomino

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Windchill.

Blue Raindrop

Valspar · 4005-5A

#C8D9E4

Inspiring Hue

Valspar · 5007-9A

#C6E4DB

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Distant Valley

Valspar · 5002-3A

#C9D8D1

Cool Morning

Valspar · 4003-7A

#D1DCED

Ultra Green

Valspar · 6002-9A

#CCE7D8

More blue colors from other brands

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

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Windchill — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Windchill have?
Windchill by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Windchill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windchill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windchill are Moonmist by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Skyler Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sky Light View by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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