ColorplanBenjamin Moore Whispering Woods (1012) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081), Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon (No.28) and Behr Studio Taupe (PPU5-07). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 35.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B49C8D |
| RGB | 180, 156, 141 |
| HSL | 23°, 21%, 63% |
About Whispering Woods
Whispering Woods (1012) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 35, Whispering Woods absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Whispering Woods's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Muddy York (CC-392); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Whispering Woods changes with the light
Whispering Woods has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Whispering Woods's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Whispering Woods will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Whispering Woods can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Whispering Woods will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Whispering Woods in real homes
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Whispering Woods 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
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Tony Taupe (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Smoked Trout (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Whispering Woods questions
What undertone does Whispering Woods have?
Whispering Woods has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Whispering Woods's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Whispering Woods a light or dark color?
Whispering Woods has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Whispering Woods absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Whispering Woods in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon No.28 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Whispering Woods?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Whispering Woods's undertone.
Where does Whispering Woods work best?
Whispering Woods works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 35, Whispering Woods absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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