Silver Spring 2120-50 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A4ABB1, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ascot Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4ABB1 · 2120-50
Silver Spring
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silver Spring Technical Profile
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Silver Spring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Spring 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 Spring
Nearly identical
PPGAscot Blue
Ascot Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Cystern
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cystern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Payphone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sensual Silver
Kilz
Nearly identical
Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chance of Rain
Behr
Very similar
Granite Fog
Valspar
Very similar
Baby Seal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Spring
#A4ABB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Spring 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 Spring.
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 Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Spring have?
Silver Spring by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Spring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Spring are Ascot Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Cystern by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gosling Gray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Spring'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 Spring?
Silver Spring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.2, 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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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 Spring's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.