Whispering Willow 60YY 38/120 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ADA892, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Historic Shade from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADA892 · 60YY 38/120
Whispering Willow
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whispering Willow Technical Profile
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Whispering Willow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispering Willow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWhispering Willow
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHistoric Shade
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Birch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Behr
Nearly identical
Svelte Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cheyenne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Transitional Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Almost Sage
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispering Willow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Willow
#ADA892
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispering Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering Willow 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 Willow.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispering Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Willow have?
Whispering Willow by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whispering Willow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispering Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Willow are Historic Shade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), River Birch by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Historic Shade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispering Willow'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 Willow?
Whispering Willow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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