Ref. #B1B5B8 · 1613
Silent Night
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silent Night Technical Profile
What color is Silent Night? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #B1B5B8. Colors similar to Silent Night include PPG Stargazer, Vista Paint Dolphin Dance, Valspar Metropolis. Silent Night has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 46 gives Silent Night depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Silent Night pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Silent Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silent Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Night
#B1B5B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silent Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent Night 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Silent Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silent Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Night have?
Silent Night by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silent Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Stargazer by PPG (#AFB4B6), Dolphin Dance by Vista Paint (#AEB3B8), Metropolis by Valspar (#ADB1B3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silent Night?
Silent Night has an LRV of 45.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silent Night's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.