Sterling 780E-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D3D5D4, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reflection from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D3D5D4 · 780E-3
Sterling
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sterling Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3D5D4
RGB211, 213, 212
Estimated LRV66.2
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Sterling
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Reflection
Sherwin-Williams
#D3D5D3
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Elemental
PPG
#D0D3D3
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Aerodynamic
Valspar
#D5D8D7
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Grey Mare
Vista Paint
#D0D3D1
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Silver Spoon
Dunn-Edwards
#D3D3D2
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Lilac Cream
Kilz
#D8D8D7
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Graytint
Benjamin Moore
#D9DAD9
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Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
#D6D8D9
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
#DBDBDA
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Colors That Work With Sterling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sterling
#D3D5D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sterling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sterling Room Palettes
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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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sterling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sterling have?
Sterling by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sterling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sterling are Reflection by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Elemental by PPG (a close digital match), Windchill by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sterling'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 Sterling?
Sterling has a estimated lightness value of 66.2, 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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Why Sterling's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.