ColorplanBenjamin Moore Whisper (CSP-500) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), Farrow & Ball Ammonite (No.274) and Behr White Metal (N520-1). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 66.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5D5D0 |
| RGB | 213, 213, 208 |
| HSL | 60°, 6%, 83% |
About Whisper
Whisper (CSP-500) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 66, Whisper has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Whisper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Shoreline (1471); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Whisper changes with the light
Whisper has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Whisper has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Whisper will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Whisper close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Whisper looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Whisper in real homes
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Whisper 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Big Chill (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Whisper questions
What undertone does Whisper have?
Whisper has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Whisper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Whisper a light or dark color?
Whisper has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Whisper has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Whisper in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Crushed Ice SW 7647 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Ammonite No.274 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: White Metal N520-1 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Whisper?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Whisper's undertone.
Where does Whisper work best?
Whisper works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Whisper has visible color without darkening a room much.
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