Whispering Wind 1416 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D6DBE7, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mirror Ball from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6DBE7 · 1416
Whispering Wind
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whispering Wind Technical Profile
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Whispering Wind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Wind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWhispering Wind
Nearly identical
BehrMirror Ball
Mirror Ball
Behr
Nearly identical
Kindness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Wood Aster
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Snowy Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
Very similar
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
Very similar
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Wind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Wind
#D6DBE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Wind 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Whispering Wind.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispering Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Wind have?
Whispering Wind by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Wind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Wind are Mirror Ball by Behr (a near-identical match), Kindness by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Wind'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 Wind?
Whispering Wind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.7, 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 Wind's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.