Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind 1416

What are Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind undertones?

The undertone of Whispering Wind can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind 1416 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 222° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1416 Whispering Wind HSL code: 222, 25%, 87%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Whispering Wind

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

1416
Whispering Wind

• 1429
  Celestia Blue

  

• 1432
  Freesia

  

• 1430
  Spring Flowers

  

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Whispering Wind with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 42, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.

1416
Whispering Wind

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

LRV of Whispering Wind

Whispering Wind has an LRV of 69.43% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D5DAE6
RGB Decimal	213, 218, 230
RGB Percent	83.53%, 85.49%, 90.20%
HSV	Hue: 222° Saturation: 7.39% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(222, 25, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.39 Magenta: 5.22 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 217.873 I: -6.836 Q: 2.677
XYZ	X: 66.791 Y: 70.002 Z: 84.834
CIE Lab	L:86.998 a:0.57 b:-6.453
CIE Luv	L:86.998 u:-3.412 v:-10.081
Decimal	14015206
Hunter Lab	83.667, -3.921, -1.55