French Silver PPU18-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8BCBC, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marseilles from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B8BCBC · PPU18-5
French Silver
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8BCBC
RGB184, 188, 188
Estimated LRV49.8
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
#B7BBBB
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Monorail Silver
Sherwin-Williams
#B8BCBB
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Prairie Smoke
Vista Paint
#BABDBC
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Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
#BBBEBF
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Polished Silver
Valspar
#B4B8B7
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Quest
PPG
#BDC1C1
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Blue Springs
Benjamin Moore
#B5BCBD
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Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
#B9BABA
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Platinum Ring
Kilz
#BCC1C3
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
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Colors That Work With French Silver
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Silver
#B8BCBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Silver are Marseilles by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Monorail Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Prairie Smoke by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 49.8, 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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