Winter's Breath
There is more to PPG Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. With an LRV of 71, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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71.00
Winter's Breath's Color Strip
Winter's Breath is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dewdrop and Smoke Screen. The strip spans from Evening Mist at the lightest end to Midnight Hour at the deepest. Strip PPG1038 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Winter's Breath in Rooms
Follow Winter's Breath from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
Against tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures, Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Winter's Breath — industrial bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Against bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures, Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Winter's Breath
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1 Dining Room Photo
Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) brings its blue character into a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Winter's Breath paint in a moody dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
The 1 front door image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
bold front door featuring Winter's Breath by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
1 home office image place Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
PPG Winter's Breath in a contemporary home office
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1 House Photo
1 house image place Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Winter's Breath color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 kitchen image place Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Winter's Breath — vintage kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
These 1 mudroom image show how Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) can sit beside flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Winter's Breath paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image place Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A elegant living room painted in Winter's Breath
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1 Patio Photo
The 1 patio image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 71 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
rustic modern patio featuring Winter's Breath by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (71 vs 66) makes Winter's Breath the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Oatmeal reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 71), opening up a space where Winter's Breath encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Winter's Breath is a soft, neutral, arctic blue with a twilight undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a comforting bedroom or on a ceiling. Pair it with soft coral or darker blues. This color is also part of our Harmony collection (PPG10-25).
Attributed to PPG catalog data.