Ref. #C5D1DA · DE5820
Polished Silver
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Silver Technical Profile
What color is Polished Silver? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C5D1DA. Colors similar to Polished Silver include PPG Cool Gray, Valspar Tinsel Beam, PPG Memory Lane. Polished Silver has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Polished Silver sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Polished Silver
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Silver
#C5D1DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Polished Silver.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Silver have?
Polished Silver by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Polished Silver from other brands?
The closest matches are Cool Gray by PPG (#C3D0D8), Tinsel Beam by Valspar (#CAD5DE), Memory Lane by PPG (#C7D1DB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Polished Silver?
Polished Silver has an LRV of 62.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.