Gray Whisper 1014-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6E4E4, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Dawn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6E4E4 · 1014-2
Gray Whisper
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gray Whisper Technical Profile
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Gray Whisper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Whisper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGray Whisper
Nearly identical
ValsparWinter Dawn
Winter Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Essence
Behr
Nearly identical
Cold Morning
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Feathered Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lilac Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Whisper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Whisper
#E6E4E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Whisper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Whisper 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Gray Whisper.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Whisper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Whisper have?
Gray Whisper by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gray Whisper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Whisper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Whisper are Winter Dawn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Violet Essence by Behr (a near-identical match), Cold Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Whisper'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 Gray Whisper?
Gray Whisper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, 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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Why Gray Whisper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.