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Gray Whisper

PPG Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its grey and white classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

78.00

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Light Reflectance Value
78.00
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Gray Whisper's Color Strip

Gray Whisper is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Glacial Ice and Silver Screen. The strip spans from Glacial Ice at the lightest end to Black Walnut at the deepest. As part of strip PPG1014, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Gray Whisper in Rooms

Follow Gray Whisper from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

1 Front Door Photo

Across 1 front door image, Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Its LRV of 78 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

bold front door featuring Gray Whisper by PPG

bold front door featuring Gray Whisper by PPG

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1 Dining Room Photo

Viewed across 1 dining room image in a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 78 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Gray Whisper paint in a parisian dining room

Gray Whisper paint in a parisian dining room

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1 Bedroom Photo

The slower pace of morning and night can draw different notes from Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2). The grey, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

A scandinavian bedroom painted in Gray Whisper

A scandinavian bedroom painted in Gray Whisper

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1 Bathroom Photo

1 bathroom image place Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together. Its LRV of 78 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Gray Whisper — modern luxury bathroom

Gray Whisper — modern luxury bathroom

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1 Home Office Photo

In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) may be the way it responds to wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The grey, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

PPG Gray Whisper in a mid century home office

PPG Gray Whisper in a mid century home office

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1 Patio Photo

In an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light, the most interesting quality of Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) may be the way it responds to stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery. The grey, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

aesthetic patio featuring Gray Whisper by PPG

aesthetic patio featuring Gray Whisper by PPG

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1 House Photo

1 house image trace Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) through the façade’s movement through sun, shade and season. The grey, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Gray Whisper color — maximalist house inspiration

Gray Whisper color — maximalist house inspiration

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1 Kitchen Photo

Across 1 kitchen image, Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Its LRV of 78 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Gray Whisper — earthy kitchen

Gray Whisper — earthy kitchen

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1 Mudroom Photo

Against flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware, Gray Whisper (PPG1014-2) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 78 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Gray Whisper paint in a coastal mudroom

Gray Whisper paint in a coastal mudroom

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1 Living Room Photo

The 1 living room image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 78 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

A organic modern living room painted in Gray Whisper

A organic modern living room painted in Gray Whisper

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Coordinating Colors

Gray Whisper
Gray Whisper
Happy Trails
Gray Whisper vs Happy Trails
PPG
Gray Whisper
PPG1014-2 · LRV 78
PPG
Happy Trails
PPG1084-4 · LRV 47

Gray Whisper reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 47), opening up a space where Happy Trails encloses it.

Gray Whisper
Gray Whisper
Ostrich Feather
Gray Whisper vs Ostrich Feather
PPG
Gray Whisper
PPG1014-2 · LRV 78
PPG
Ostrich Feather
PPG14-32 · LRV 57

Gray Whisper reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 57), opening up a space where Ostrich Feather encloses it.

Trim Color

Gray Whisper
Gray Whisper
Lotus Petal
Gray Whisper vs Lotus Petal
PPG
Gray Whisper
PPG1014-2 · LRV 78
PPG
Lotus Petal
PPG1073-1 · LRV 81

Lotus Petal reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Delicate White
Delicate White
Gray Whisper
Gray Whisper
Delicate White vs Gray Whisper
PPG
Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88
PPG
Gray Whisper
PPG1014-2 · LRV 78

A 10-point LRV gap (88 vs 78) makes Delicate White the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

RGB230, 228, 228
HSL0° 4% 90%
CIE LabL: 90.7 a: 0.7 b: 0.2
XYZX: 74.38 Y: 77.91 Z: 84.50
StripPPG1014 pos. 2

Manufacturer description

Gray Whisper is a light, gray, lavender purple with a silvery undertone. It is a perfect paint color for all main walls or trim. Pair it with deep toned mahoganies and white trim.

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