Silver Strand 560E-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAD8DE, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Easy Breezy from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BAD8DE · 560E-3
Silver Strand
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silver Strand Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAD8DE
RGB186, 216, 222
Estimated LRV56.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Silver Strand
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Easy Breezy
Valspar
#B8D7DE
Close digital match
Everglade Mist
PPG
#B7D7DE
Close digital match
Monet Magic
Hirshfield's
#BBDADE
Close digital match
Bisque Blue
Dutch Boy
#BDDAE2
Close digital match
Tear Drop Blue
Benjamin Moore
#B9DBE1
Close digital match
Monet Magic
Vista Paint
#BBD9DC
Close digital match
Drop Of Teal
Kilz
#B5D8DD
Close digital match
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#BBDEE5
Close digital match
Atmospheric
Sherwin-Williams
#C2DAE0
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Water .03
Colorhouse
#BBD0D2
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Colors That Work With Silver Strand
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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
Digital 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
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Silver Strand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Strand have?
Silver Strand by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Strand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Strand are Easy Breezy by Valspar (a close digital match), Everglade Mist by PPG (a close digital match), Monet Magic by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silver Strand'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 Strand?
Silver Strand has a estimated lightness value of 56.0, 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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Why Silver Strand's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.