Tradewinds (PPG10-27) is a light cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 69.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Zen (99% match).
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LRV
69.8 · Light
Undertone
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG10-27
HEX
#CFDCE0
RGB
207, 220, 224
HSL
194°, 22%, 85%
Family
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Tradewinds FAQ
What undertone does Tradewinds have?
Tradewinds is a light cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Tradewinds?
Tradewinds has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 69.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Tradewinds in other brands?
PPG: Zen (PPG1040-1), 99%; Valspar: Beach House Blue (T653), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Hinting Blue (SW 6519), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hinting Blue (HGSW6519), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Summer Shower (2135-60), 97%; Behr: Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Shark (DE5771), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Tradewinds?
The HEX code of Tradewinds (PPG10-27) is #CFDCE0, RGB 207, 220, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.