Sparkling Silver HDC-MD-06G is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBD0CD, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skylight from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBD0CD · HDC-MD-06G
Sparkling Silver
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sparkling Silver Technical Profile
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Sparkling Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sparkling Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSparkling Silver
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallSkylight
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Barely Jade
PPG
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Laguna White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sterling
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chalk Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misty
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rainy Season
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sparkling Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sparkling Silver
#CBD0CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sparkling Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sparkling Silver 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 Sparkling Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sparkling Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sparkling Silver have?
Sparkling Silver by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Sparkling Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sparkling Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sparkling Silver are Skylight by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Barely Jade by PPG (a near-identical match), Nomadic Travels by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sparkling Silver'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 Sparkling Silver?
Sparkling Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.2, 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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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 Sparkling Silver's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.