Millennium Silver HDC-NT-27 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C9597, estimated LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8C9597 · HDC-NT-27
Millennium Silver
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Millennium Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C9597
RGB140, 149, 151
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Silver Grey
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#8A9597
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#8E9598
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#91999C
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#919799
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#90979B
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#8F9897
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Colors That Work With Millennium Silver
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Millennium Silver
#8C9597
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Millennium Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Millennium 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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Millennium Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Millennium Silver have?
Millennium Silver by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Millennium Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Millennium Silver are Silver Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Steeple Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Cadet by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Millennium 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 Millennium Silver?
Millennium Silver has a estimated lightness value of 29.3, 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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