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Sherwin-Williams Whisper

SW 9591 · #BBB2A3 · LRV 45.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Pashmina is a 98% match

Whisper (SW 9591) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 45.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Pashmina (98% match).

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LRV

45.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9591

HEX

#BBB2A3

RGB

187, 178, 163

HSL

38°, 15%, 69%

Family

Greiges

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Whisper FAQ

What undertone does Whisper have?

Whisper is a mid-tone greige with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Whisper?

Whisper has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 45.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Whisper in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Pashmina (AF-100), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Flintstone (DE6221), 98%; Valspar: Sandy Sage (5008-1C), 97%; Behr: Camping Tent (N320-4), 97%; Glidden: Discover (PPG1021-3), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Balanced Beige (HGSW7037), 96%; PPG: Desert Dune (PPG1023-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Jitney (No. 293), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Whisper?

The HEX code of Whisper (SW 9591) is #BBB2A3, RGB 187, 178, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.