Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) records 89% LRV and 96.1 L*_HK lightness (#F4F3EA, RGB 244/243/234). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=95.7, a*=-1.22, b*=4.45, C*=4.61, h°=105.3°) place HDC-MD-08 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) are Benjamin Moore Mountain Peak White (2148-70, ΔE=0.71) and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757, ΔE=1.58).
Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, #F4F3EA) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) | #F4F3EA | 89% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Mountain Peak White (2148-70) | #F7F5EB | 91.19% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Mountain Peak White (OC-121) | #F7F5EB | 91.19% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | High Reflective White (SW 7757) | #F7F7F1 | 92.71% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.58 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Greek Villa (SW 7551) | #F0ECE2 | 84.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.96 (95.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for HDC-MD-08: Mountain Peak White (2148-70) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with +0.54 higher C*=5.15 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for HDC-MD-08: Mountain Peak White (OC-121) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with +0.54 higher C*=5.15 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for HDC-MD-08: Simply White (OC-117) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with matched C*=4.59 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.58 equivalent for HDC-MD-08: High Reflective White (SW 7757) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with -1.55 softer C*=3.06 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for HDC-MD-08: Greek Villa (SW 7551) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with +0.72 higher C*=5.33 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.98 equivalent for HDC-MD-08: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers -5.2 LRV points deeper than Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with -1.51 softer C*=3.1 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Whisper White (#F4F3EA, LRV 89%).
Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, b*=4.45) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-MD-08 (2700K shifts to #FFEBC6)
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Code HDC-MD-08 (Whisper White) reflects 89% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) registers J'=96.4, a'=-1.67, and b'=3.34 with HSL (54°, 31%, 94%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 96.1 L*_HK. Because HDC-MD-08 carries a*=-1.22 red-green and b*=4.45 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.61, Whisper White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-MD-08 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) holds its native #FCF1E0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-MD-08 adapts to #FFF0D6; at 3500K halogen, Whisper White transitions to #FFEED0; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-MD-08 warms to #FFEDCA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) settles at #FFEBC6.
When cross-matching Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, #F4F3EA), Benjamin Moore Mountain Peak White (2148-70, #F7F5EB, LRV 91.19%) scores ΔE2000=0.71 and CAM16=0.79, followed by Mountain Peak White (OC-121, ΔE=0.71). In Sherwin-Williams, High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1, LRV 92.71%) achieves ΔE2000=1.58 ahead of Greek Villa (SW 7551, ΔE=1.96). Coordinate HDC-MD-08 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Close Knit (T17-01) hallways, and Foggy London (PPU25-09) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Whisper White.
Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 89% (#F4F3EA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 96.1 L*_HK.
At 89% reflectance, Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (54°, 31%, 94%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=95.7, a*=-1.22, b*=4.45) classifies Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.61 chroma and h°=105.3° hue.
Pair Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) with North & East Windows for HDC-MD-08 (89% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Whisper White (89% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-MD-08 shifts from #F4F3EA toward #FFEBC6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, #F4F3EA) are Benjamin Moore Mountain Peak White (2148-70, #F7F5EB) at ΔE2000=0.71 and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1) at ΔE2000=1.58.
Both 2148-70 and SW 7757 matches are verified against Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, LRV 89%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.