French Silver PPU18-05 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8BCBE, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thundercloud Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BCBE · PPU18-05
French Silver
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Silver Technical Profile
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French Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Silver
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreThundercloud Gray
Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Platinum Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silver Lined
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lazy Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gray Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Voyage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prairie Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Silver
#B8BCBE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to French Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Silver have?
French Silver by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Silver are Thundercloud Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Elephant Trunk by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Marseilles by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French 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 French Silver?
French Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.