Whispering Waterfall BL-W6 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5F2E0, LRV 78 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Shamrock from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5F2E0 · BL-W6
Whispering Waterfall
78%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Whispering Waterfall Technical Profile
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Whispering Waterfall in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Waterfall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWhispering Waterfall
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWinter Shamrock
Winter Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
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
Forest Light
Kilz
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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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
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Whispering Waterfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Waterfall have?
Whispering Waterfall by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Waterfall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Waterfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Waterfall are Winter Shamrock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Distant Landscape by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mojito by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Waterfall'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 Waterfall?
Whispering Waterfall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whispering Waterfall's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.