Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012
| Official page: | Whispering Woods 1012 |
| Code: | 1012 |
| Name: | Whispering Woods |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods?
Benjamin Moore 1012 Whispering Woods brings a sense of tranquility and elegance to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like cream and taupe, enhancing the serene ambiance of a room. For a more modern look, combine Whispering Woods with accents in complementary shades of sage green or dusty blue. The subtle sophistication of this color allows for endless possibilities in creating a peaceful and inviting environment.
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What are Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods undertones?
Whispering Woods has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B49C8D
RGB code:
180, 156, 141
Is Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012 cool or warm?
With a hue of 23°, this Pink reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
1012 Whispering Woods HSL code: 23, 21%, 63%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Whispering Woods
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods:
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.
Lighter shades
1012
Whispering Woods
Darker shades
1012
Whispering Woods
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 Woods with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.
LRV of Whispering Woods
Whispering Woods has an LRV of 35.67% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 35.67%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #B49C8D | |
| RGB Decimal | 180, 156, 141 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.59%, 61.18%, 55.29% | |
| HSV | Hue: 23° Saturation: 21.67% Value: 70.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 21, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.33 Yellow: 21.67 Key: 29.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 161.466 I: 19.122 Q: 0.409 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.518 Y: 35.404 Z: 30.155 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.062 a:6.426 b:11.121 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.062 u:15.793 v:14.273 | |
| Decimal | 11836557 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.502, 2.424, 11.604 |
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