ColorplanWhisper White
HDC-MD-08 · Behr
LRV 90 · light
0 black100 white
Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 90. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Opulence (OC-69), Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757) and Farrow & Ball All White (No.2005). For trim, try Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 89.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5F3ED |
| RGB | 245, 243, 237 |
| HSL | 45°, 29%, 95% |
About Whisper White
Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) is a crisp, clean white from Behr with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 90, Whisper White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Whisper White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Bit Of Sugar (PR-W14); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Whisper White changes with the light
Whisper White is a fairly neutral white. It reads clean and bright in south or west light and can lean slightly gray in north light, so test a sample on your darkest wall.
North-facing rooms
Whisper White may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
East-facing rooms
Whisper White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Whisper White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Whisper White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Whisper White in real homes
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Whisper White equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Gardenia (ΔE 0.8)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Pure White (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Wimborne White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Whisper White questions
What undertone does Whisper White have?
Whisper White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Whisper White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Whisper White a light or dark color?
Whisper White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 89.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 90, Whisper White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Whisper White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Opulence OC-69 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: High Reflective White SW 7757 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Farrow & Ball: All White No.2005 (very close, ΔE 1.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Whisper White?
Try Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Whisper White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Whisper White work best?
Whisper White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 90, Whisper White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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