Behr · HDC-MD-08
Whisper White: Behr HDC-MD-08 Color, LRV and Undertone
Whisper White (Behr HDC-MD-08) is #F5F3ED with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 89.6. It has a very slight yellow undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
- HEX
- #F5F3ED
- RGB
- 245, 243, 237
- LRV
- 89.6 of 100
- Undertone
- Yellow
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- White
South light · wall #F7F0E3 · LRV 87.6 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Whisper White looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Whisper White in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Whisper White
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Whisper White on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Whisper White on a house
Three exterior schemes with Whisper White on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Valspar 7002-16 Swiss Coffee Near-identical
- Sherwin-Williams SW 7757 High Reflective White Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 2005 All White Very close
Guides with colors like Whisper White
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Whisper White?
Whisper White (Behr HDC-MD-08) is shown here as #F5F3ED (RGB 245, 243, 237). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Whisper White?
About 89.6 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Whisper White a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It has a very slight yellow undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
What are the closest colors to Whisper White from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Sherwin-Williams SW 7757 High Reflective White; Farrow & Ball No. 2005 All White; Valspar 7002-16 Swiss Coffee. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.