Behr Winds Breath GR-W06
| Code: | GR-W06 |
| Name: | Winds Breath |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Winds Breath?
Behr Winds Breath (GR-W06) is a versatile and calming hue that beautifully complements both warm and cool color schemes. This soft neutral shade is a sophisticated choice for interior spaces, creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere. Winds Breath pairs effortlessly with earthy tones like terracotta and olive green, as well as muted shades of blue and gray. Its understated elegance makes it ideal for creating a timeless and inviting look in any room.
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What are Behr Winds Breath undertones?
The undertone of Winds Breath can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#E0E1DA
RGB code:
224, 225, 218
Is Behr Winds Breath GR-W06 cool or warm?
With a hue of 69° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
GR-W06 Winds Breath HSL code: 69, 10%, 87%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Winds Breath
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Winds Breath:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
GR-W06
Winds Breath
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Winds Breath with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 249, such as Behr Little Theater and Lap Of Luxury.
LRV of Winds Breath
Winds Breath has an LRV of 74.35% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.35%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e0e1da | |
| RGB Decimal | 224, 225, 218 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.84%, 88.24%, 85.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 69° Saturation: 3.11% Value: 88.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 10, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.44 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.11 Key: 11.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 223.903 I: 1.654 Q: -2.39 | |
| XYZ | X: 70.318 Y: 74.76 Z: 77.036 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.28 a:-1.579 b:3.304 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.28 u:-0.18 v:5.285 | |
| Decimal | 14737882 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.464, -6.144, 7.699 |
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