ColorplanBenjamin Moore Whispering Wind (1416) is a light blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Sizing (No.314). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 70.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5DAE6 |
| RGB | 213, 218, 230 |
| HSL | 222°, 25%, 87% |
About Whispering Wind
Whispering Wind (1416) is a light, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 70, Whispering Wind reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Whispering Wind read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Lavender Secret (1415); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Whispering Wind changes with the light
Whispering Wind 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
Whispering Wind has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Whispering Wind 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 Whispering Wind close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Whispering Wind looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Whispering Wind in real homes
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Whispering Wind 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Upward (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Subtle Touch (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Whispering Wind questions
What undertone does Whispering Wind have?
Whispering Wind has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Whispering Wind read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Whispering Wind a light or dark color?
Whispering Wind has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Whispering Wind reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Whispering Wind in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: North Star SW 6246 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Sizing No.314 (close, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Whispering Wind?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Whispering Wind's undertone.
Where does Whispering Wind work best?
Whispering Wind works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 70, Whispering Wind reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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