Silver Mink 1586 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A8B3B1, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Seascape from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A8B3B1 · 1586
Silver Mink
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Silver Mink Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8B3B1
RGB168, 179, 177
Estimated LRV43.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Silver Mink
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Mink
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Mink Room Palettes
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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
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Silver Mink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Mink have?
Silver Mink by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Silver Mink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Mink are Misty Seascape by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Eventide by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dream Weaver by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silver Mink'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 Mink?
Silver Mink has a estimated lightness value of 43.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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