Silver Chain 1472 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C8C8C3, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowglory from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8C8C3 · 1472
Silver Chain
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Chain Technical Profile
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Silver Chain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Chain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSilver Chain
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSnowglory
Snowglory
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dolphin Tales
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Traditional Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Khaki Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fortitude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Felted Wool
PPG
Nearly identical
Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silver Chain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Chain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Chain are Snowglory by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dolphin Tales by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Snowglory by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Chain'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 Chain?
Silver Chain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, 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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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.