Windy City 8005-12B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CFC9C8, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minute Mauve from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFC9C8 · 8005-12B
Windy City
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Windy City Technical Profile
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Windy City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Windy City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWindy City
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMinute Mauve
Minute Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silvered Pearl
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Dangerous Robot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orchid Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Angelica
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Free Reign
PPG
Nearly identical
Orchid Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Barely Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windy City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windy City
#CFC9C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windy City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windy City 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 Windy City.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windy City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windy City have?
Windy City by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Windy City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windy City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windy City are Minute Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Destiny by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silvered Pearl by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Windy City'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 Windy City?
Windy City has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Windy City's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.