Whispering Woods 1012 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B59D8E, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dead Salmon from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B59D8E · 1012
Whispering Woods
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whispering Woods Technical Profile
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Whispering Woods in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Woods 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 Woods
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallDead Salmon
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Postmodern Mauve
Behr
Nearly identical
Trusty Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bidwell Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Free Wheeling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cozy Cover
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sanded Grout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wright Stone Grey
PPG
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Woods
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Woods
#B59D8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Woods
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Woods 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 Woods.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispering Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Woods have?
Whispering Woods by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Woods in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Woods from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Woods are Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Postmodern Mauve by Behr (a near-identical match), Trusty Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Woods'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 Woods?
Whispering Woods has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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