Whisper White vs Pavilion Blue

Whisper WhiteDuluxvsPavilion BlueFarrow & BallΔE 3.0Subtle difference

Whisper White (Dulux) and Pavilion Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Whisper White reads as beige-greige, while Pavilion Blue reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 81 for Whisper White vs 78 for Pavilion Blue — means Whisper White will open up a space more effectively. Where Whisper White leans warm, Pavilion Blue reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 3.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Whisper White
Dulux · SW1C2
LRV81.3
BrandDulux
NumberSW1C2
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pavilion Blue
Farrow & Ball · 252
LRV77.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number252
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Whisper White vs Pavilion Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whisper White on one side and Pavilion Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Whisper White comparisons

See how Whisper White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Whisper White
Ammonite
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 69), opening up a space where Ammonite encloses it.

White Dove
White Dove
Whisper White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Iron Ore
Whisper White
Iron Ore
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 6, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Whisper White
Purbeck Stone
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Whisper White
Evergreen Fog
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Whisper White
Mizzle
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 81 vs 52, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Whisper White
Agreeable Gray
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Whisper White
Accessible Beige
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 58, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Denim Drift
Whisper White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 27, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Whisper White
French Gray
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Whisper White
Naval
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Tranquil Dawn
Whisper White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 55, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Whisper White
Bancha
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 81 vs 13, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Whisper White
Hardwick White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 44, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Whisper White
Pure White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

With LRVs of 84 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Artichoke
Whisper White
Artichoke
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Whisper White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 66, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Whisper White
Shoji White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Whisper White the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Whisper White
Snowbound
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pigeon
Whisper White
Pigeon
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Whisper White
Pewter Green
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 12, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Whisper White
Duck Green
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 8, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Whisper White
Skimming Stone
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 68, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Whisper White
Dix Blue
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Whisper White
Hicks' Blue
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Whisper White vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Whisper White
Slaked Lime Deep

Whisper White vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Vintage Vogue
Whisper White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 12, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Whisper White
Livid
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

Whisper White vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Saybrook Sage
Whisper White
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 45, Whisper White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Whisper White
Pale Green
Dulux
Whisper White
SW1C2 · LRV 81
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Whisper White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.