Heirloom Silver works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 46 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #B5B6AD · PPU25-08
Heirloom Silver
46%LRV Value
Heirloom Silver Technical Profile
What color is Behr Heirloom Silver (PPU25-08)? It's a medium warm gray — hex #B5B6AD, LRV 46. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Heirloom Silver is Valspar Gray-Green Linen — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Sea Haze and Hirshfield's Fossilized also close. Its LRV of 46 gives Heirloom Silver depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Heirloom Silver pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. At mid depth, Heirloom Silver grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. At mid depth Heirloom Silver holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Heirloom Silver
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gray-Green Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Haze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chelsea Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Church Mouse
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Stucco Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Heirloom Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heirloom Silver
#B5B6AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Heirloom Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heirloom 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 Heirloom Silver.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heirloom Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Heirloom Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heirloom Silver are Gray-Green Linen by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sea Haze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fossilized by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Heirloom Silver's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Heirloom Silver?
Heirloom Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.3, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Heirloom Silver depends on the room. Here's how to choose.