Whispering Willow H0082 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8D9980, LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leafy Rise from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D9980 · H0082
Whispering Willow
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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 →
Vista PaintWhispering Willow
Nearly identical
ValsparLeafy Rise
Leafy Rise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Adirondack Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whispering Willow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shaded Fern
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wyeth'S Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Leaflet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gray Squirrel
Behr
Nearly identical
Linden Spear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Stone Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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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
#8D9980
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
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 Vista Paint Colors
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Whispering Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Willow have?
Whispering Willow by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Leafy Rise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Adirondack Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Whispering Willow by Hirshfield's (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 30.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whispering Willow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.