Whisper 9591 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BBB2A3, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dry Goods Neutral from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BBB2A3 · 9591
Whisper
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whisper Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBB2A3
RGB187, 178, 163
Estimated LRV45.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Whisper
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dry Goods Neutral
PPG
#BBB2A2
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Pashmina
Benjamin Moore
#BCB3A2
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Thistle Gray
Vista Paint
#BFB6A7
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Flintstone
Dunn-Edwards
#BBB3A2
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Saturn Gray
Behr
#B7AF9F
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Thistle Gray
Hirshfield's
#C0B6A8
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Counterpoint
Valspar
#C1B6A5
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
#BCB5A9
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Rhino-Ed Gray
Dutch Boy
#BEB5A9
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Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
#B5AFA0
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Colors That Work With Whisper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whisper
#BBB2A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whisper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Whisper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whisper have?
Whisper by Sherwin-Williams 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 Whisper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whisper are Dry Goods Neutral by PPG (a close digital match), Pashmina by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Thistle Gray by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Whisper?
Whisper has a estimated lightness value of 45.0, 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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