Silver Mine PPU26-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEC2C1, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quest from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BEC2C1 · PPU26-18
Silver Mine
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silver Mine Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEC2C1
RGB190, 194, 193
Estimated LRV53.4
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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#BDC1C1
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#BFC3C3
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White Gold
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#BEC4C3
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Silver Tipped Sage
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#BFC2BF
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#C0C2C2
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#BABDBC
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#C0C3C4
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Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
#BBBEBF
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Hirshfield's
#B7BBBB
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#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Silver Mine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Mine
#BEC2C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Mine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Mine 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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Silver Mine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Mine have?
Silver Mine 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 Silver Mine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Mine are Quest by PPG (a close digital match), Eternity by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), White Gold by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silver Mine'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 Mine?
Silver Mine has a estimated lightness value of 53.4, 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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