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Sherwin-Williams Whisper

SW 9591 · #BBB2A3 · LRV ~45.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Pashmina (~98% proximity)

Whisper (SW 9591) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 45.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Pashmina (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Whisper in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

45.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Whisper in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Pashmina (AF-100), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Flintstone (DE6221), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Sandy Sage (5008-1C), ~97% proximity; Behr: Camping Tent (N320-4), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Discover (PPG1021-3), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Balanced Beige (HGSW7037), ~96% proximity; PPG: Desert Dune (PPG1023-4), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Jitney (No. 293), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.