Shaded Whisper vs Morning Fog

Shaded WhisperPPGvsMorning FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 18.5Distinct difference

Shaded Whisper is a PPG color while Morning Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Shaded Whisper reads as grey, while Morning Fog reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 42, Shaded Whisper will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 18.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Shaded Whisper vs Morning Fog in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Seeing Shaded Whisper and Morning Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Shaded Whisper returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Shaded WhisperA organic modern living room painted in Shaded Whisper

@simplywalldecor

Morning FogSherwin Williams SW 6255 living room paint

@kingsillustration

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Shaded Whisper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Shaded WhisperA boho bedroom painted in Shaded Whisper

@simplywalldecor

Morning FogSherwin Williams Morning Fog bedroom paint accent wall

@mypalletwall

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Shaded Whisper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Shaded WhisperShaded Whisper — vintage kitchen cabinets

@simplywalldecor

Morning FogSherwin Williams Morning Fog kitchen color

@dan_mitt

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Shaded Whisper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Morning Fog.

Shaded WhisperShaded Whisper paint in a art deco dining room

@simplywalldecor

Morning FogSW Morning Fog dining room paint review

@abc_painting_llc

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Shaded Whisper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Shaded WhisperShaded Whisper — coastal bathroom

@simplywalldecor

Morning FogSherwin Williams SW 6255 bathroom color review

@vieveinteriors

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Shaded Whisper will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Shaded WhisperShaded Whisper color — aesthetic house inspiration

@simplywalldecor

Morning FogSherwin Williams SW 6255 house exterior color review

@polson_painting_tampa

Color Details

Shaded Whisper
PPG · PPG0995-1
Hex#e0dfdd
LRV74.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0995-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 6255
Hex#A8AEB1
LRV41.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6255
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Shaded Whisper vs Morning Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shaded Whisper on one side and Morning Fog 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 Shaded Whisper comparisons

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

White Dove
Shaded Whisper
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Shaded Whisper
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Shaded Whisper reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Shaded Whisper
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Shaded Whisper
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Shaded Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Shaded Whisper
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Shaded Whisper
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Shaded Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Shaded Whisper
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Shaded Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Shaded Whisper
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Shaded Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Shaded Whisper
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

French Gray
Shaded Whisper
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Naval
Shaded Whisper
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Shaded Whisper
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Shaded Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Shaded Whisper
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Shaded Whisper
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Pure White
Shaded Whisper
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Shaded Whisper
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Shaded Whisper
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Shaded Whisper reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Shaded Whisper
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Shaded Whisper
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Shaded Whisper
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Shaded Whisper
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Shaded Whisper reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Shaded Whisper
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Calamine
Shaded Whisper
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Shaded Whisper reads slightly lighter

Treron
Shaded Whisper
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Shaded Whisper
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Shaded Whisper
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Shaded Whisper
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Shaded Whisper
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Shaded Whisper
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shaded Whisper is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Shaded Whisper
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Shaded Whisper reads noticeably lighter