Winds Breath (OC-24)
A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray.
About Benjamin Moore Winds Breath
Winds Breath (OC-24) is a greige from Benjamin Moore's collection with an LRV of 66.47 and warm greige undertones. A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray.
With a light-to-medium LRV of 66.47, Winds Breath sits in a versatile sweet spot. It has enough depth to read as more than a white or off-white, adding real color and character to a room, while still reflecting enough light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. This is the range where most popular whole-house colors live, because they offer warmth and personality without making rooms feel smaller.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Winds Breath has an LRV of 66.47, placing it in the light range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Winds Breath has warm greige undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray. Warm undertones like these pair naturally with other warm elements: honey-toned wood floors, brass and gold hardware, cream-colored textiles, and warm-toned furnishings. They can clash with strongly cool elements like icy blue accents or chrome fixtures, though the effect depends on the strength of the undertone.
Lighting Behavior
Reads as a warm, airy neutral in most rooms. The beige is gentle and never heavy.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Winds Breath with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Winds Breath
Benjamin Moore recommends Winds Breath for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room.
Winds Breath is versatile enough to use as a whole-house color, providing a consistent, cohesive look as you move from room to room. Whole-house colors need to work in multiple lighting conditions and alongside various furnishings, which is why a balanced LRV (66.47) and manageable undertones are essential. Winds Breath handles this well.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Benjamin Moore Winds Breath from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Agreeable Gray is slightly darker. Both are light warm greiges.
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Silver Drop is cooler. Winds Breath is warmer.
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These colors pair beautifully with Winds Breath for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Benjamin Moore Winds Breath is Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Agreeable Gray is slightly darker. Both are light warm greiges. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Winds Breath has warm greige undertones. A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Winds Breath (OC-24) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.47, which puts it in the light range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 66.47, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Winds Breath leans warm. The warm greige undertones give it a cozy, inviting quality. It pairs naturally with other warm elements like wood tones, brass hardware, and cream textiles. In north-facing rooms, the warmth is especially welcoming.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.