Whiskers → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Whiskers
If you love PPG Whiskers but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Whiskers (PPG1025-3) is a light greige with warm light greige undertones. A light, warm greige with a soft, approachable quality. PPG's most popular neutral. Lighter than a true greige, warmer than a white, it sits in the sweet spot that makes whole-house color effortless. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 62) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Whiskers and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. Gossamer Veil is very close. Both are soft, warm light greiges. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Whiskers
Gossamer Veil is very close. Both are soft, warm light greiges.
| Whiskers | Gossamer Veil | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 62 | 62 |
| Hex | #D4CEC3 | #D5CFC5 |
| Undertone | Warm Light Greige | Warm Soft Greige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Whiskers has warm light greige undertones. A light, warm greige with a soft, approachable quality. PPG's most popular neutral. Lighter than a true greige, warmer than a white, it sits in the sweet spot that makes whole-house color effortless.
Gossamer Veil has warm soft greige undertones. A light, soft greige. More refined than Agreeable Gray. Gentle warmth with sophisticated gray depth.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Whiskers in Your Room
Reads as a warm, airy neutral in most conditions. The greige undertone is subtle enough that it can function as a warm off-white in bright rooms and a light gray in dim rooms.
Gossamer Veil in Your Room
Reads as a soft, warm neutral. The greige quality is gentle and never heavy.
LRV and Brightness
Whiskers has an LRV of 62, while Gossamer Veil has an LRV of 62. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Whiskers
PPG recommends Whiskers for: whole house, hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom. With an LRV of 62, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Gossamer Veil is recommended for: whole house, bedroom, living room, hallway, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Gossamer Veil in the same rooms you planned for Whiskers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Whiskers (PPG1025-3) is Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. Gossamer Veil is very close. Both are soft, warm light greiges. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Whiskers is a PPG color with warm light greige undertones and an LRV of 62. Gossamer Veil is a Sherwin Williams color with warm soft greige undertones and an LRV of 62. With a Delta E of 3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.