Whispering Pine 1125-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8CAB5, estimated 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.
PPG · #C8CAB5 · 1125-3
Whispering Pine
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whispering Pine Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8CAB5
RGB200, 202, 181
Estimated LRV57.9
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 Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mint Frost
Valspar
#C9CBB5
Close digital match
Wind Chime
Benjamin Moore
#C8CBB7
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Plume Grass
Vista Paint
#C6C8B1
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Plume Grass
Hirshfield's
#C6C7B0
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Eddy
Farrow & Ball
#CACCBA
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Wabi-Sabi
Behr
#C8C8B5
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Sherwin-Williams
#CDCDB4
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#D1D2BF
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Colors That Work With Whispering Pine
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Whispering Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Pine are Mint Frost by Valspar (a close digital match), Wind Chime by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Plume Grass by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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