Quarry Stone vs Whisper paint color comparison

Quarry Stone vs Whisper

Quarry StoneSherwin-WilliamsvsWhisperSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.5 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Quarry Stone reads as greige-grey, while Whisper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 45 vs 27, Whisper will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-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 13.5, 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

Quarry Stone
Sherwin-Williams · 9603
LRV27.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9603
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Whisper
Sherwin-Williams · 9591
LRV45.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9591
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Quarry Stone vs Whisper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quarry Stone 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.