Whispering Pine 1125-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8CAB5, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mint Frost from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8CAB5 · 1125-3
Whispering Pine
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whispering Pine Technical Profile
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Whispering Pine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Pine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWhispering Pine
Nearly identical
ValsparMint Frost
Mint Frost
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plume Grass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plume Grass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wabi-Sabi
Behr
Nearly identical
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spooky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Zion
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Pine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Pine
#C8CAB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Pine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Pine 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 Whispering Pine.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispering Pine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Pine have?
Whispering Pine by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Pine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Pine are Mint Frost by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wind Chime by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Plume Grass by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Pine'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 Pine?
Whispering Pine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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