Silent Film MQ5-30 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9BA1A3, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metropolis Mood from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9BA1A3 · MQ5-30
Silent Film
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silent Film Technical Profile
HEX Code#9BA1A3
RGB155, 161, 163
Estimated LRV35.1
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 Silent Film
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Metropolis Mood
Vista Paint
#9BA2A5
Close digital match
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
Close digital match
Delray Gray
Benjamin Moore
#9BA0A3
Close digital match
Winter Flannel
Valspar
#979FA2
Close digital match
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
Close digital match
Ufo
PPG
#989FA3
Close digital match
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#A0A5A7
Close digital match
Metaverse
Dunn-Edwards
#979C9D
Close digital match
Serving Platter
Kilz
#989D9D
Close digital match
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
#9C9C9C
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Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Colors That Work With Silent Film
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Film
#9BA1A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silent Film
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent Film 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silent Film — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Film have?
Silent Film 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 Silent Film from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Film are Metropolis Mood by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Delray Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silent Film'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 Silent Film?
Silent Film has a estimated lightness value of 35.1, 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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Why Silent Film's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.