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Valspar Gentle Wind

4006-9B · #AFD4EB · LRV 62.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Ariel is a 96% match

Gentle Wind (4006-9B) is a light blue from Valspar with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 62.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Ariel (96% match).

Compare Gentle Wind with other brands

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LRV

62.2 · Light

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

4006-9B

HEX

#AFD4EB

RGB

175, 212, 235

HSL

203°, 60%, 80%

Family

Blues

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Gentle Wind FAQ

What undertone does Gentle Wind have?

Gentle Wind is a light blue with a strong 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 Gentle Wind?

Gentle Wind has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 62.2 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 Gentle Wind in other brands?

PPG: Ariel (PPG1237-3), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Sapphireberry (2063-60), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Blue Yonder (DE5855), 95%; Glidden: Ariel (PPG1237-3), 95%; Behr: French Porcelain (P520-2), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 78%. 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 Gentle Wind?

The HEX code of Gentle Wind (4006-9B) is #AFD4EB, RGB 175, 212, 235. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.