Whisper Gray DEC785 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9E5DA, 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.
Ref. #E9E5DA · DEC785
Whisper Gray
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whisper Gray Technical Profile
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Whisper Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whisper Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWhisper Gray
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWhite Fence
White Fence
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Seapearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oyster White
PPG
Nearly identical
Quail Egg
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Fence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Echo Valley
Behr
Nearly identical
Pearly White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Antiquated Lace
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whisper Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Whisper Gray.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whisper Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whisper Gray have?
Whisper Gray by Dunn-Edwards 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 Whisper Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whisper Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whisper Gray are White Fence by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Au Lait by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Elk Skin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Whisper Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.