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Silver Mink
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Silver Mink Technical Profile
What color is Silver Mink? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #A8B3B1. Colors similar to Silver Mink include Sherwin-Williams Eventide, Valspar Dream Weaver, Behr Flint Smoke. Silver Mink has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 44 gives Silver Mink depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Silver Mink 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 Silver Mink
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Mink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Mink
#A8B3B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A0AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Mink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Mink 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 Mink.
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 Mink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Mink have?
Silver Mink by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Mink from other brands?
The closest matches are Eventide by Sherwin-Williams (#A3AFAC), Dream Weaver by Valspar (#A3AFAC), Flint Smoke by Behr (#A8B3B4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Mink?
Silver Mink has an LRV of 43.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Mink's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.