Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Whisper |
| SKU | SW 9591 |
| Hex | #BBB2A3 |
| RGB | 187, 178, 163 |
| HSL | 38°, 15%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Whisper
Whisper sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Whisper 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
17 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Whisper within Sherwin-Williams'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 #BBB2A3 in HSL space. Pair Whisper 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.
Sherwin-Williams Whisper Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whisper 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9591 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Whisper
At Behr, the closest color to Whisper is Rushmore Gray (HDC-CL-27G) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rushmore Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whisper
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Whisper is Pashmina (AF-100). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pashmina and you'll get the same color. See the full Pashmina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whisper
Valspar's nearest match is Sandy Sage (5008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.6 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whisper without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whisper
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Discover (PPG1021-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whisper without repainting risk. See the full Discover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whisper
The closest Glidden equivalent of Whisper is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Dry Goods Neutral and you'll get the same color. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whisper
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Whisper is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whisper
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Whisper is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whisper
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flintstone (DE6221), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whisper without repainting risk. See the full Flintstone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whisper
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Renewed (JG-113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whisper without repainting risk. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whisper
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whisper is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whisper
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Whisper is Marshy Habitat (0204). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Marshy Habitat and you'll get the same color. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whisper
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whisper without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whisper
At Rodda, the closest color to Whisper is Tumbled Travertine (R033) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tumbled Travertine swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whisper
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whisper is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whisper
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Whisper is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whisper
Kompozit's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whisper without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →