Whiskers PPG 1025-3

PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) LRV and undertone

PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) has an LRV of 60, placing it in the light range while reflecting less light than many white paints. Light reflectance value measures the amount of visible light a color reflects, from 0 for black to 100 for white. In a room, this value helps compare relative brightness, but window direction, artificial lighting, and surrounding finishes also affect the result. Whiskers belongs to the greige color family, which combines characteristics associated with gray and beige, and has a warm yellow undertone calculated from its Lab values.

The warm undertone may appear more noticeable beside cool grays or bright white trim. North-facing daylight often reduces the apparent warmth of nearby colors, while south-facing daylight generally emphasizes it. These are broad lighting tendencies, not guaranteed results. Compare a sample with flooring, countertops, and upholstery to check whether its undertone works with the materials already in the space.

PPG Whiskers in other brands

Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28) has a ΔE of 0.5, meaning it is a near-identical measured match. Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007) and Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) each have a ΔE of 0.5 and are also near-identical. Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24), at 0.6, falls in the same category. Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2) has a ΔE of 0.9, indicating another near-identical alternative.

Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) measures 1.3, making it very close. Valspar Warm Putty (6006-1A) has a ΔE of 2.2, while Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) measures 2.4. Both are close matches with differences that may show when painted side by side. ΔE 2000 quantifies measured color distance, but the visible result still depends on lighting and paint sheen.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

PPG Antique White (PPG1024-2) has an LRV of 72, twelve points above Whiskers, so it reflects more light. Its ΔE of 4.1 means it is only similar in measured color, despite sharing a warm direction in some comparisons. PPG Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3), with an LRV of 61, is only one point lighter. Its ΔE of 4.6 also indicates similarity rather than a close match.

PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) has an LRV of 75, making it a brighter option with a warm yellow undertone. PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of 48, twelve points darker than Whiskers. It may suit a space where less reflected light and stronger contrast with pale trim are desired. Review samples on more than one wall, since changing daylight can alter how warm and gray components appear.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Whiskers.