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Sterling Silver

35%LRV Value
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Sterling Silver 1461 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A19F9E, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elemental Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sterling Silver Technical Profile

HEX Code#A19F9E
RGB161, 159, 158
LRV34.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sterling Silver in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sterling Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreSterling Silver
Nearly identical
BehrElemental Gray

Elemental Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Diamond Heights

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sleepy Kitten

Valspar

Nearly identical

Granite Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Pearl Light Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Jet Gray

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Middle Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bedrock

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Weatherworn Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lavender Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sterling Silver

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sterling Silver

#A19F9E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sterling Silver

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Gateway Gray

Complement

Raw Steel

Sterling Silver Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sterling Silver.

Storm

Benjamin Moore · AF-700

#A0A19F

Vintage Pewter

Benjamin Moore · CSP-110

#A19F98

Willow Creek

Benjamin Moore · 1468

#A39E97

Winter

Benjamin Moore · AC-30

#A39E97

Sabre Gray

Benjamin Moore · 1482

#A5A89F

Greyhound

Benjamin Moore · 1579

#9EA9A2

More gray colors from other brands

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

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Barely Jade

PPG · 10GG 62/026

#CCD1CF

Summer Shower Green

PPG · 70GG 45/052

#AAB7B7

Sterling Silver — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sterling Silver have?
Sterling Silver by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Sterling Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sterling Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sterling Silver are Elemental Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Gateway Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Diamond Heights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sterling Silver'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 Sterling Silver?
Sterling Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Sterling Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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