Silver Marlin 2139-50 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1C9C2, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Wolf from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1C9C2 · 2139-50
Silver Marlin
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Silver Marlin Technical Profile
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Silver Marlin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Marlin 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 Marlin
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGrayed Wolf
Grayed Wolf
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gale Force
PPG
Nearly identical
Copen Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ashwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pewter Tray
Behr
Nearly identical
Grey Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mellow Tune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lighthouse View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
International Gray
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Marlin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Marlin
#C1C9C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Marlin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Marlin 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 Marlin.
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 Marlin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Marlin have?
Silver Marlin by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Marlin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Marlin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Marlin are Grayed Wolf by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gale Force by PPG (a near-identical match), Copen Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Marlin'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 Marlin?
Silver Marlin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.0, 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 Marlin's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.