Heirloom Silver PPU25-08 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5B6AD, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray-Green Linen from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B6AD · PPU25-08
Heirloom Silver
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Heirloom Silver Technical Profile
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Heirloom Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heirloom Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHeirloom Silver
Nearly identical
ValsparGray-Green Linen
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
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Woodsy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
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.
#FFFFFF
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Heirloom 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.
Heirloom Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heirloom Silver have?
Heirloom Silver by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Heirloom Silver in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Heirloom 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 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.
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Related Reading
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 Heirloom Silver's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.