Silver City MQ2-59 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6C4C0, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boardwalk from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6C4C0 · MQ2-59
Silver City
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver City Technical Profile
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Silver City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSilver City
Nearly identical
KilzBoardwalk
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Neutral Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fortitude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Band
PPG
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver City
#C6C4C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver City 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 Silver City.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver City have?
Silver City 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 Silver City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver City are Boardwalk by Kilz (a near-identical match), Neutral Territory by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fortitude by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver City'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 Silver City?
Silver City has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.3, 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 Silver City's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.