Ref. #CFC9C8 · 8005-12B
Windy City
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Windy City Technical Profile
What color is Windy City? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #CFC9C8. Colors similar to Windy City include Sherwin-Williams Minute Mauve, Sherwin-Williams Destiny, Behr Vintage Taupe. Windy City has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Windy City sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Windy City pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Windy City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Minute Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
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
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 belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Windy City from other brands?
The closest matches are Minute Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (#CFC9C8), Destiny by Sherwin-Williams (#CFC9C8), Vintage Taupe by Behr (#CAC5C4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Windy City?
Windy City has an LRV of 59.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.