Radiant Silver MQ5-21 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C949B, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter'S Blue Grey Sky from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C949B · MQ5-21
Radiant Silver
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Radiant Silver Technical Profile
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Radiant Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Radiant Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRadiant Silver
Nearly identical
PPGWinter'S Blue Grey Sky
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Overcast Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wolverine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Steely Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Over the Moon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Overcast Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Silver
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Sterling
Kilz
Very similar
Stormy Skies
Valspar
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Radiant Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Radiant Silver
#8C949B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Radiant Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Radiant 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 Radiant 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.
Radiant Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Radiant Silver have?
Radiant Silver by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Radiant Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Radiant Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Radiant Silver are Winter'S Blue Grey Sky by PPG (a near-identical match), Overcast Day by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wolverine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Radiant 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 Radiant Silver?
Radiant Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.1, 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 Radiant Silver's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.