Ref. #C8C8C3 · 1472
Silver Chain
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Chain Technical Profile
What color is Silver Chain? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #C8C8C3. Colors similar to Silver Chain include Vista Paint Snowglory, Hirshfield's Snowglory, Valspar Notre Dame. Silver Chain has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Silver Chain sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Silver Chain pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Silver Chain
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Chain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Chain
#C8C8C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Chain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Chain 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 Silver Chain.
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 Chain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Chain have?
Silver Chain by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Chain from other brands?
The closest matches are Snowglory by Vista Paint (#C7C7C2), Snowglory by Hirshfield's (#C8C8C4), Notre Dame by Valspar (#C9C9C3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Chain?
Silver Chain has an LRV of 57.5, 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 Silver Chain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.