Ref. #BAD8DE · 560E-3
Silver Strand
56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silver Strand Technical Profile
What color is Silver Strand? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BAD8DE. Colors similar to Silver Strand include Valspar Easy Breezy, PPG Everglade Mist, Hirshfield's Monet Magic. Silver Strand has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Silver Strand sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Silver Strand
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Strand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Strand
#BAD8DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8392AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Strand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Strand 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 Strand.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Strand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Strand have?
Silver Strand by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Silver Strand from other brands?
The closest matches are Easy Breezy by Valspar (#B8D7DE), Everglade Mist by PPG (#B7D7DE), Monet Magic by Hirshfield's (#BBDADE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Strand?
Silver Strand has an LRV of 56.0, 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 Strand's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.