Shimmering Silver 406-2DB is a beige paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D4CCC3, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Popular Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4CCC3 · 406-2DB
Shimmering Silver
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shimmering Silver Technical Profile
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Shimmering Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shimmering Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyShimmering Silver
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPopular Gray
Popular Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Granite Dust
Behr
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Big
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
My Alibi
PPG
Nearly identical
Heritage Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shimmering Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shimmering Silver
#D4CCC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shimmering Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shimmering 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Shimmering Silver.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shimmering Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shimmering Silver have?
Shimmering Silver by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shimmering Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shimmering Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shimmering Silver are Popular Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pediment by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Granite Dust by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shimmering 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 Shimmering Silver?
Shimmering Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Shimmering Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.