Ref. #BBBFC3 · DE6353
Silver Lined
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silver Lined Technical Profile
What color is Silver Lined? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #BBBFC3. Colors similar to Silver Lined include Benjamin Moore Thundercloud Gray, Sherwin-Williams Lazy Gray, PPG Whirlwind. Silver Lined has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Silver Lined sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Silver Lined pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Silver Lined
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Lined
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Lined
#BBBFC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Lined
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Lined 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 Silver Lined.
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 Lined — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Lined have?
Silver Lined by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Lined from other brands?
The closest matches are Thundercloud Gray by Benjamin Moore (#B9BEC1), Lazy Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#BEC1C3), Whirlwind by PPG (#BEC0C2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Lined?
Silver Lined has an LRV of 51.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Lined's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.