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Valspar Windy City

8005-12B · #CFC9C8 · LRV 59.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Destiny is a 100% match

Windy City (8005-12B) is a light warm gray from Valspar with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 59.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Destiny (100% match).

Compare Windy City with other brands

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LRV

59.2 · Light

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

8005-12B

HEX

#CFC9C8

RGB

207, 201, 200

HSL

9°, 7%, 80%

Family

Grays

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Windy City FAQ

What undertone does Windy City have?

Windy City is a light warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Windy City?

Windy City has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.2 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 Windy City in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Destiny (SW 6274), 100%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Destiny (HGSW6274), 100%; Behr: Rock Crystal (MQ3-28), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Dangerous Robot (DE6387), 96%; Glidden: Free Reign (PPG1004-2), 96%; PPG: Free Reign (PPG1004-2), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Porcelain (2113-60), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Peignoir (No. 286), 95%. 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 Windy City?

The HEX code of Windy City (8005-12B) is #CFC9C8, RGB 207, 201, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.