Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Whispering Willow |
| SKU | 60YY 38/120 |
| Hex | #ADA892 |
| RGB | 173, 168, 146 |
| HSL | 49°, 14%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Whispering Willow
Whispering Willow sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Whispering Willow is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Whispering Willow within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #ADA892 in HSL space. Pair Whispering Willow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Whispering Willow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whispering Willow from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 60YY 38/120 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whispering Willow. The nearest is Gray Area (SW 7052) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gray Area swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Behr's nearest match is Stone Walls (PPU8-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Stone Walls swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Dried Basil (1510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Dried Basil swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Valspar's nearest match is Afternoon Nap (T679), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.5 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whispering Willow
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Whispering Willow is Greywood (423-3DB). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Greywood and you'll get the same color. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Whispering Willow is River Birch (DEGR36). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order River Birch and you'll get the same color. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Whispering Willow. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Whispering Willow is Historic Shade (0372). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Historic Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At Rodda, the closest color to Whispering Willow is China Clay (CA154) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full China Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whispering Willow
C2 Paint's nearest match is Burlap (C2-892), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Whispering Willow. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Whispering Willow is Historic Shade (0372). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Historic Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Historic Shade swatch →