Antique Silver 1002-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #918E8C, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Approaching Storm from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #918E8C · 1002-5
Antique Silver
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Antique Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#918E8C
RGB145, 142, 140
Estimated LRV27.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Approaching Storm
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#8D8B89
Close digital match
Creek Bend
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#928C89
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RAL
#8F8F8F
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Plummett
Farrow & Ball
#8D8D8B
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#949392
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#918D87
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Colors That Work With Antique Silver
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Silver
#918E8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique 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
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Antique Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Silver have?
Antique Silver by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Antique Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Silver are Approaching Storm by Kilz (a close digital match), Creek Bend by Behr (a close digital match), Grey Aluminium by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antique 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 Antique Silver?
Antique Silver has a estimated lightness value of 27.3, 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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