Silver Fox by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #B9B2A8 · 2108-50

Silver Fox

45%LRV Value
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Silver Fox Technical Profile

What color is Silver Fox? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #B9B2A8. Colors similar to Silver Fox include Sherwin-Williams Requisite Gray, Kilz Driftwood Gray, Behr Park Avenue. Silver Fox has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Silver Fox depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Silver Fox 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.

HEX Code#B9B2A8
RGB185, 178, 168
LRV45.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Silver Fox

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Requisite Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Driftwood Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Park Avenue

Behr

Nearly identical

Drifting Sand

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mercurial

PPG

Nearly identical

Grey Fog

MPC

Nearly identical

Drifting

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Luxe Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Silver Fox

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Silver Fox

#B9B2A8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Silver Fox

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Classic

Complement

Cystern

Silver Fox Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Fair Isle Blue

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Silver Fox.

Valley

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Sandlot Gray

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Killarney

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Driftscape Tan

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#C2ADA3

Evening Gown

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#B6AA9E

Pebble Creek

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Soft Steel

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Olive It

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Zephyr

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Steely Gray

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Silver Fox — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Silver Fox have?
Silver Fox by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Fox from other brands?
The closest matches are Requisite Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#B9B2A9), Driftwood Gray by Kilz (#B6B0A6), Park Avenue by Behr (#B7AFA6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Fox?
Silver Fox has an LRV of 45.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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