Whisper Gray DEC785 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9E5DA, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Fence from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E9E5DA · DEC785
Whisper Gray
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whisper Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9E5DA
RGB233, 229, 218
Estimated LRV78.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#EBE7DC
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Seapearl
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#E8E5DA
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Oyster White
PPG
#E8E5DB
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Quail Egg
Valspar
#E9E4D8
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White Fence
Vista Paint
#E8E3D8
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Echo Valley
Behr
#E6E2D6
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Pearly White
Sherwin-Williams
#E8E3D9
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Kilz
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Colors That Work With Whisper Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whisper Gray
#E9E5DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whisper Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whisper Gray 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
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Whisper Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whisper Gray have?
Whisper Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Whisper Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whisper Gray are White Fence by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Au Lait by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Elk Skin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whisper Gray'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 Whisper Gray?
Whisper Gray has a estimated lightness value of 78.4, 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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