Mexican Silver QE-49 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCCBC7, estimated 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.
Behr · #CCCBC7 · QE-49
Mexican Silver
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mexican Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCCBC7
RGB204, 203, 199
Estimated LRV59.7
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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Compare alternatives to Mexican Silver
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fading Fog
Vista Paint
#CBCBC7
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Zircon
Sherwin-Williams
#CAC9C6
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
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Allegheny River
PPG
#D0CFCB
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Cold Embrace
Dunn-Edwards
#C8C8C5
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CBCBC9
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Boardwalk
Kilz
#C8C6C2
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
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Colors That Work With Mexican Silver
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mexican Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Silver are Fading Fog by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Zircon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Filtered Shade by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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