Ref. #E5F2E0 · BL-W6
Whispering Waterfall
78%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Whispering Waterfall Technical Profile
What color is Whispering Waterfall? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E5F2E0. Colors similar to Whispering Waterfall include Dunn-Edwards Winter Shamrock, Dunn-Edwards Distant Landscape, Dunn-Edwards Mojito. Whispering Waterfall has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 78, Whispering Waterfall reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Whispering Waterfall
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Winter Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshoper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chilled Mint
PPG
Nearly identical
Daiquiri Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mint Hint
Valspar
Very similar
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Very similar
Forest Light
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Waterfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Waterfall
#E5F2E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80B28B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Waterfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Waterfall 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 Waterfall.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispering Waterfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Waterfall have?
Whispering Waterfall by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Whispering Waterfall from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Shamrock by Dunn-Edwards (#E3EFDD), Distant Landscape by Dunn-Edwards (#E1EFDD), Mojito by Dunn-Edwards (#E4F3E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Whispering Waterfall?
Whispering Waterfall has an LRV of 78.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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