Silver Tinsel UL200-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5B2A9, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifting Sand from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B2A9 · UL200-7
Silver Tinsel
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Silver Tinsel Technical Profile
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Silver Tinsel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Tinsel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSilver Tinsel
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDrifting Sand
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Allegory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ozark
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Throwing Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Stucco Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Driftwood Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soulful Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Tinsel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Tinsel
#B5B2A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Tinsel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Tinsel 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 Tinsel.
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 Tinsel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Tinsel have?
Silver Tinsel by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Tinsel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Tinsel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Tinsel are Drifting Sand by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Allegory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ozark by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Tinsel'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 Tinsel?
Silver Tinsel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Tinsel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.