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PPG / Glidden Whispering PinePPG1125-3 · #C8C9B5 · LRV 57

Whispering Pine reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1125-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN WHISPERING PINE
RGB 200, 201, 181LRV 57

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameWhispering Pine
SKUPPG1125-3
Hex#C8C9B5
RGB200, 201, 181
HSL63°, 16%, 75%
LRV57
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About PPG / Glidden Whispering Pine

At LRV 57, Whispering Pine is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Whispering Pine is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9646 · #C9CABF · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 58
SW 9521 · #CDC7B7 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 57

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All neutral at Behr →
T18-10 · #C8C8B5 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 57
PPU10-10 · #CAC8B6 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 57
N320-3 · #C2C9B9 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 57
BXC-56 · #C6CDB5 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 59

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
AF-465 · #C7CAB6 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 57
1494 · #C7C8B7 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 56
2144-40 · #C8CAB2 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 57
CSP-130 · #CAC7B4 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 57

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All neutral at Valspar →
6001-3B · #C9C8B1 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 56.9
T669 · #C8C5B3 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 55.5
6005-3B · #C9C5B3 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 55.5
V146-2 · #CCC6B4 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 56.3

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1125-3 · #C8CAB5 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 58
PPG1123-4 · #CBCCB5 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 59
PPG1029-3 · #CAC8B6 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 57
70YY 57/098 · #CDC9B6 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 57

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
422-2DB · #C5C4B5 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 54
424-1DB · #C8CEBF · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 60
328-2DB · #BECBB6 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 57
HGSW 3497 · #CFCABD · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 59
HGSW 7050 · #CFCABD · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 59

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS45 · #C9C7B6 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 56
DEGR32 · #CDC9BB · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 58
DEGR22 · #CDC8BC · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 58

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 59

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 301 · #CACCBA · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 59
NO. W7 · #CFCAB5 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 59
NO. 285 · #CACCC0 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 60
NO. 9904 · #CCC9BC · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 58

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0414 · #C8C9B3 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 58
0358 · #CAC5AE · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 55
0434 · #C4CCB4 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 58
0343 · #CFC7B2 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 58

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0414 · #C6C7B0 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 56
0370 · #C9C7B6 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 56
0349 · #D0C7B0 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 57

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All neutral at Rodda →
CA152 · #C9C5B1 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 55
CA151 · #D0CABA · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 59
CA159 · #CDC6A9 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 56

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.28
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-687 · #C6C8B1 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 56
C2-944 · #C7C4B0 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 55
C2-816 · #D0C7B3 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 58

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.55
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 60
PNT100-MD-47 · #C4CEBD · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 60

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.48
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.7
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All neutral at Kompozit →
0414 · #C6C7B0 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 56
0370 · #C9C7B6 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 57
0349 · #D0C7B0 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 57

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Whispering Pine within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1029-3 · LRV 57
PPG1123-4 · LRV 59
PPG1031-1 · LRV 59
PPG1027-2 · LRV 59
PPG1030-2 · LRV 55
PPG1128-3 · LRV 57

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C8C9B5 in HSL space. Pair Whispering Pine with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C8C9B5 + #B6B5C9
TRIADIC
#C8C9B5 · #B5C8C9 · #C9B5C8
ANALOGOUS
#C9C0B5 · #C8C9B5 · #BEC9B5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.68:1fail
Sample text on black
12.48:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Whispering Pine Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Whispering Pine 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1125-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whispering Pine. The nearest is Simple Stone (SW 9521) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simple Stone swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Whispering Pine

The closest Behr equivalent of Whispering Pine is Wabi-Sabi (T18-10). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57). If Behr is your counter, order Wabi-Sabi and you'll get the same color. See the full Wabi-Sabi swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whispering Pine

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Whispering Pine is Wind Chime (AF-465). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wind Chime and you'll get the same color. See the full Wind Chime swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Valspar's nearest match is Mint Frost (6001-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56.9 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full Mint Frost swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Whispering Pine

The closest Glidden equivalent of Whispering Pine is Whispering Pine (PPG1125-3). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). If Glidden is your counter, order Whispering Pine and you'll get the same color. See the full Whispering Pine swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Whispering Pine. The nearest is Countryside (328-2DB) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Countryside swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Mining (DESS45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full Silver Mining swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whispering Pine

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Whispering Pine is Gatherings (JG-18) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gatherings swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Eddy (NO. 301), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full Eddy swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whispering Pine

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Whispering Pine is Plume Grass (0414). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Plume Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Plume Grass swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Palatine (0370), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full Palatine swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Whispering Pine

At Rodda, the closest color to Whispering Pine is Lichen (CA152) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 55 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Whispering Pine

C2 Paint's nearest match is Leap Year (C2-687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full Leap Year swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Clare's nearest match is All The Sage (PNT100-LT-70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 57) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full All The Sage swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Whispering Pine

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Whispering Pine is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 52 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Backdrop has no exact twin of Whispering Pine. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 65 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Whispering Pine

Kompozit's nearest match is Palatine (0370), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Pine without repainting risk. See the full Palatine swatch →

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