Winds Breath → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Winds Breath (OC-24), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Winds Breath
If you love Benjamin Moore Winds Breath but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Winds Breath (OC-24) is a light greige with warm greige undertones. A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 66.47) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Winds Breath and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Valspar option is Pale Linen (7006-8) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Pale Linen captures similar warm, linen-like quality. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Valspar Matches for Winds Breath
Pale Linen captures similar warm, linen-like quality.
| Winds Breath | Pale Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 66.47 | 77 |
| Hex | #DAD3C6 | #E7E1D4 |
| Undertone | Warm Greige | Warm Linen Cream |
| Family | Greige | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Winds Breath has warm greige undertones. A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray.
Pale Linen has warm linen cream undertones. A warm off-white with linen-like undertones. More color than Bistro White, less depth than Swiss Coffee. The color of natural unbleached linen, warm and organic.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Winds Breath's warm greige quality may read differently than Pale Linen's warm linen cream character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Winds Breath in Your Room
Reads as a warm, airy neutral in most rooms. The beige is gentle and never heavy.
Pale Linen in Your Room
Warm and inviting in all lighting. The linen quality gives it an organic, natural feel. In bright rooms, it reads as a rich warm white. In dim rooms, the warmth provides comfort without making spaces feel small.
LRV and Brightness
Winds Breath has an LRV of 66.47, while Pale Linen has an LRV of 77. That means Pale Linen reflects more light. If you switch from Winds Breath to Pale Linen, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Winds Breath
Benjamin Moore recommends Winds Breath for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room. With an LRV of 66.47, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Pale Linen is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pale Linen in the same rooms you planned for Winds Breath.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Winds Breath (OC-24) is Pale Linen (7006-8) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Pale Linen captures similar warm, linen-like quality. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Winds Breath is a Benjamin Moore color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 66.47. Pale Linen is a Valspar color with warm linen cream undertones and an LRV of 77. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.