Mexican Silver QE-49 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCCBC7, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fading Fog from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCCBC7 · QE-49
Mexican Silver
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mexican Silver Technical Profile
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Mexican Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mexican Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMexican Silver
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFading Fog
Fading Fog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zircon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Allegheny River
PPG
Nearly identical
Cold Embrace
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mexican Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Silver
#CCCBC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican 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 Mexican 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.
Mexican Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Silver have?
Mexican 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 Mexican Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mexican Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Silver are Fading Fog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Zircon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Filtered Shade by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mexican 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 Mexican Silver?
Mexican Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mexican Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.