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.
Ref. #A19F9E · 1461
Sterling Silver
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sterling Silver Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Sterling Silver 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 Sterling Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Sterling Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.