Windmill 8005-10C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDC2BA, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windrift Beige from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CDC2BA · 8005-10C
Windmill
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Windmill Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC2BA
RGB205, 194, 186
Estimated LRV55.1
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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#CFC2B9
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#CEC4BB
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#D0C5BE
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#D0C6BF
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#D1C5BE
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#D4C8C0
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Silvered
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#CEC6BE
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Rose Dust
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#D4C5BB
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Elephant's Breath
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#CCBFB3
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Sheepskin
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Colors That Work With Windmill
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windmill
#CDC2BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windmill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windmill 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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Windmill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windmill have?
Windmill by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Windmill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windmill are Windrift Beige by Behr (a close digital match), Shadowbox Beige by PPG (a close digital match), En Plein Air by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Windmill'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 Windmill?
Windmill has a estimated lightness value of 55.1, 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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