Silver Bullet by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #B6B5B8 · DE6381

Silver Bullet

47%LRV Value
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Silver Bullet Technical Profile

What color is Silver Bullet? It's a medium neutral gray with the hex code #B6B5B8. Colors similar to Silver Bullet include Vista Paint Let It Rain, Kilz Hippopotamus Gray, PPG Silver Bells. Silver Bullet has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 47 gives Silver Bullet depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Silver Bullet is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.

HEX Code#B6B5B8
RGB182, 181, 184
LRV46.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors Similar to Silver Bullet

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Let It Rain

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hippopotamus Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Silver Bells

PPG

Nearly identical

Brushed Aluminum

MPC

Nearly identical

Let It Rain

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sparrow

Behr

Nearly identical

Swanky Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Ganymede

Valspar

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Silver Bullet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Silver Bullet

#B6B5B8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A785AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Silver Bullet

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Urban Sunrise

Complement

Rand Moon

Silver Bullet Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Purple Trinket

Pop

Brandywine

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Pencil Lead

Pop

Maple View

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Covered Wagon

Pop

Chive

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Silver Bullet.

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Lake Placid

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#AEB9BC

Antique Mauve

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#BBB0B1

Crestline

Dunn-Edwards · DE6325

#B4BCBF

Haze Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DE6311

#B7C0BE

Glen Falls

Dunn-Edwards · DE6332

#ACB8C1

More gray colors from other brands

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

Rookwood Blue Green

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#738478

Weeping Willow

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Universal Black

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Barrymore

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Victorian

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#978D97

Silver Bullet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Silver Bullet have?
Silver Bullet by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Bullet from other brands?
The closest matches are Let It Rain by Vista Paint (#B7B7BB), Hippopotamus Gray by Kilz (#B2B3B5), Silver Bells by PPG (#B8B4B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Bullet?
Silver Bullet has an LRV of 46.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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