Prospect vs Whisper paint color comparison

Prospect vs Whisper

ProspectSherwin-WilliamsvsWhisperSherwin-WilliamsΔE 34.9 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Prospect reads as greige-grey, while Whisper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 45 vs 10, Whisper will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 34.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Prospect
Sherwin-Williams · 9615
LRV10.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9615
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Whisper
Sherwin-Williams · 9591
LRV45.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9591
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Prospect vs Whisper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Prospect on one side and Whisper 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.