Whispering Rain DE5533 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #ECECDA, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadow Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECECDA · DE5533
Whispering Rain
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Whispering Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWhispering Rain
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMeadow Mist
Meadow Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ocean Buff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Behr
Nearly identical
White Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whitewash
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
White Rocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Rain
#ECECDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Rain 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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Whispering Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Rain have?
Whispering Rain by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Rain are Meadow Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ocean Buff by Valspar (a near-identical match), Alabaster by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Rain'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 Rain?
Whispering Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.9, 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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