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Glidden Wayward WindsPPG1043-3 · #DEDFE2 · LRV 74

Wayward Winds reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Glidden PPG1043-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN WAYWARD WINDS
RGB 222, 223, 226LRV 74

Color spec

BrandGlidden
NameWayward Winds
SKUPPG1043-3
Hex#DEDFE2
RGB222, 223, 226
HSL225°, 6%, 88%
LRV74
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About Glidden Wayward Winds

At LRV 74, Wayward Winds is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Wayward Winds is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.22
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9686 · #DFE0E3 · ΔE 0.22 · LRV 75
SW 9687 · #DCDEE0 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 73
SW 6238 · #DBDFE0 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 73
SW 7656 · #DEE0DE · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 74

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All gray at Behr →
MQ3-27 · #DCE0E2 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 74
740A-2 · #E2DFE2 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 74
PPL-70 · #DAE0E6 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 74
ECC-32-2 · #DCE1E2 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 75

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
2130-70 · #DCE1E4 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 73
1618 · #DAE0E3 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 74
2132-70 · #DDE1E1 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 73
2121-50 · #DCE1E1 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 75

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.22
All gray at Valspar →
8006-7A · #DFE0E3 · ΔE 0.22 · LRV 75
V112-1 · #DEE1E5 · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 75.3
7004-2 · #E1DFE3 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 74.5
7004-13 · #DFE1E1 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 75.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1043-3 · #DEDEE1 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 73
PPG1165-1 · #DEE1E4 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 75
PPG1173-2 · #E0DEE2 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 74
PPG1173-1 · #DEDEE4 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 73

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All gray at Dutch Boy →
345-1DB · #E4E0E2 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 76
143-1DB · #DFDFE7 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 74
342-1DB · #D7DEE4 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 72
142-2DB · #DCDDE6 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 73
HGSW 1457 · #DBDFE0 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 73
HGSW 6238 · #DBDFE0 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 73
HGSW 4057 · #DEDFDC · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 74
HGSW 7063 · #DEDFDC · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 74

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6379 · #DEDDDD · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 67
DE6330 · #D9DFE3 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 68
DE5917 · #DEE1E9 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 69
DE6316 · #D9DFE0 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 68

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2011 · #DBDBDA · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 71
NO. CC5 · #E6E4E1 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 78
NO. 2006 · #E4DFDC · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 74
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 76

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0516 · #DDDCDC · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 72
0022 · #DFDEDB · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 73
0537 · #E1DFDB · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 74
1279 · #E2DDE4 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 73

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0586 · #DDE3E7 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 76
1244 · #E3E0E8 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 75
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 73

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All gray at Rodda →
CA181 · #D7DCDA · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 71

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.53
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-819 · #D8DADF · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 70
C2-803 · #DADCE2 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 72
C2-771 · #D8E3EA · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 75
C2-755 · #D9E4E5 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 76

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.87
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-11 · #E8E4DE · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 78

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.39
All gray at Portola Paints →
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 81

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All gray at Kompozit →
0586 · #DDE3E7 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 76
1244 · #E3E0E8 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 75
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 74

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Wayward Winds within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1173-2 · LRV 74
10BB 73/026 · LRV 73
PPG1167-2 · LRV 74
41BG 76/025 · LRV 76
30BB 72/003 · LRV 72
PPG1173-1 · LRV 74

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DEDFE2 in HSL space. Pair Wayward Winds with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DEDFE2 + #E2E1DE
TRIADIC
#DEDFE2 · #E2DEDF · #DFE2DE
ANALOGOUS
#DEE1E2 · #DEDFE2 · #DFDEE2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.33:1fail
Sample text on black
15.76:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Wayward Winds Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Wayward Winds from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1043-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wayward Winds

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wayward Winds is Opalescent (SW 9686). At ΔE 0.22 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Opalescent and you'll get the same color. See the full Opalescent swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Wayward Winds

Behr's nearest match is Etched Glass (MQ3-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wayward Winds without repainting risk. See the full Etched Glass swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wayward Winds

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Seattle Gray (2130-70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wayward Winds without repainting risk. See the full Seattle Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Wayward Winds

The closest Valspar equivalent of Wayward Winds is Mais Oui (8006-7A). At ΔE 0.22 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74). If Valspar is your counter, order Mais Oui and you'll get the same color. See the full Mais Oui swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wayward Winds

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Wayward Winds is Wayward Winds (PPG1043-3). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wayward Winds and you'll get the same color. See the full Wayward Winds swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wayward Winds

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Wayward Winds is Arctic Violet (143-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arctic Violet swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wayward Winds

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wayward Winds is Icicle (HGSW 1457) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Icicle swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wayward Winds

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wayward Winds is Waterloo (DE6330) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 68 vs 74) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waterloo swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wayward Winds

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Wayward Winds. The nearest is Great White (NO. 2006) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Great White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wayward Winds

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wayward Winds. The nearest is He Loves Me (1279) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full He Loves Me swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wayward Winds

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Wayward Winds. The nearest is White Kitten (0022) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full White Kitten swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Wayward Winds

C2 Paint's nearest match is Hush (C2-803), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 72 vs 74) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wayward Winds without repainting risk. See the full Hush swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Wayward Winds

Kompozit has no exact twin of Wayward Winds. The nearest is White Kitten (0022) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full White Kitten swatch →

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