Ref. #C7C5C1 · UL260-16
Silver Sateen
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Sateen Technical Profile
What color is Silver Sateen? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #C7C5C1. Colors similar to Silver Sateen include Kilz Boardwalk, Sherwin-Williams Fortitude, Vista Paint Place of Dust. Silver Sateen has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Silver Sateen sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Silver Sateen pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Silver Sateen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fortitude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Portland Cement
MPC
Nearly identical
Place Of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Smoke Embers
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Sateen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Sateen
#C7C5C1
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 Sateen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Sateen 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 Sateen.
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 Sateen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Sateen have?
Silver Sateen by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Sateen from other brands?
The closest matches are Boardwalk by Kilz (#C8C6C2), Fortitude by Sherwin-Williams (#C6C5C1), Place of Dust by Vista Paint (#C7C4BF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Sateen?
Silver Sateen has an LRV of 55.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Silver Sateen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.