Classic Silver PPU18-11 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9B9B5, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Granite from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B9B9B5 · PPU18-11
Classic Silver
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Classic Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9B9B5
RGB185, 185, 181
Estimated LRV48.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Classic Silver
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fresh Granite
PPG
#BABAB6
Close digital match
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
#B9BAB6
Close digital match
Zephyr
Vista Paint
#BBBAB6
Close digital match
Rand Moon
Hirshfield's
#B7B7B4
Close digital match
Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
#B7B7B2
Close digital match
Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore
#B9BBB7
Close digital match
Urban Sunrise
Valspar
#B6B8B5
Close digital match
Silver Chalice
Dunn-Edwards
#B6B8B3
Close digital match
Streamlined Silver
Kilz
#BBBDBA
Close digital match
Metal .03
Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Classic Silver
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic Silver
#B9B9B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classic Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic Silver Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Other Behr colors close to Classic Silver.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Classic Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic Silver have?
Classic Silver by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Classic Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Silver are Fresh Granite by PPG (a close digital match), Fair-Minded Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Zephyr by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Classic Silver's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Classic Silver?
Classic Silver has a estimated lightness value of 48.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Classic Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.