Whispering Oaks ECC-11-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #536151, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boreal Forest from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #536151 · ECC-11-3
Whispering Oaks
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Whispering Oaks Technical Profile
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Whispering Oaks in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Oaks in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWhispering Oaks
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBoreal Forest
Boreal Forest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Treeline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep in the Jungle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Still Searching
PPG
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Preserved Moss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Oaks
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Oaks
#536151
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C896D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Oaks
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Oaks Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Whispering Oaks.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispering Oaks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Oaks have?
Whispering Oaks by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Oaks in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Oaks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Oaks are Boreal Forest by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Treeline by Valspar (a near-identical match), Backwoods by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Oaks's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Whispering Oaks?
Whispering Oaks has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whispering Oaks's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.