Whirlwind 0489 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B7C3BF, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adieu from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #B7C3BF · 0489
Whirlwind
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whirlwind Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7C3BF
RGB183, 195, 191
Estimated LRV52.9
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 Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Whirlwind
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Adieu
Valspar
#B7C1BD
Close digital match
Whirlwind
Hirshfield's
#B6C3C1
Close digital match
Neo Mediterranean Mist
PPG
#BBC6C3
Close digital match
Beach Glass
Benjamin Moore
#B4BFBA
Close digital match
Blustery Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#B6C5C1
Close digital match
Porpoise
Behr
#B4C0BE
Close digital match
Silvered Sage
Dutch Boy
#B5C2BB
Close digital match
Niebla Azul
Sherwin-Williams
#B6C3C4
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Wild Arctic
Kilz
#BFCBCB
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Wool .02
Colorhouse
#C1CDCD
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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Colors That Work With Whirlwind
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whirlwind
#B7C3BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whirlwind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whirlwind 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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Whirlwind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whirlwind have?
Whirlwind by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Whirlwind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whirlwind are Adieu by Valspar (a close digital match), Whirlwind by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Neo Mediterranean Mist by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whirlwind'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 Whirlwind?
Whirlwind has a estimated lightness value of 52.9, 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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