Color Palettes

Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08)

A bright white with a hint of cream that keeps walls from feeling icy. It reads clean in daylight and stays soft at night. Often chosen for trim, ceilings and whole-home walls with nearly any palette.

Whisper White · HDC-MD-08

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Bright white with slight cream and beige undertones.

Where to use it: Walls, trim, bedroom.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Whisper White on walls, trim and accents.

Midnight Blue N480-7#4C565EDove HDC-MD-21#D9D4CBVery Navy M500-7#3A4859Silver Drop 790C-2#DDDACF

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Whisper White from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Simply White OC-117Benjamin Moore · #F6F6ED · ΔE 1.0, nearly identicalCloud White OC-130Benjamin Moore · #F2F1E6 · ΔE 1.3, nearly identicalWhite Snow SW 9541Sherwin-Williams · #F5F4EE · ΔE 1.6, nearly identicalHigh Reflective White SW 7757Sherwin-Williams · #F7F7F1 · ΔE 2.1, nearly identical

Whisper White lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with Whisper White

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Whisper White
Analogous palette · Whisper White
Complementary palette · Whisper White
Triadic palette · Whisper White
With neutrals palette · Whisper White
With an accent palette · Whisper White

Colors similar to Whisper White

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More Behr whites

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Whisper White?

The digital hex value for Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) is #F4F3EA, which is rgb(244, 243, 234). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Whisper White?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Whisper White, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Whisper White warm or cool?

Whisper White has a bright white with slight cream and beige undertones undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Whisper White?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Whisper White is White Snow (SW 9541, #F5F4EE), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Whisper White?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Whisper White is Simply White (OC-117, #F6F6ED), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.0). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.