Antique Silver 1002-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #918E8C, 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.
Ref. #918E8C · 1002-5
Antique Silver
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Silver Technical Profile
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Antique Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAntique Silver
Nearly identical
KilzApproaching Storm
Approaching Storm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Creek Bend
Behr
Nearly identical
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Nearly identical
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gray Shingle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cathedral Stone
Valspar
Very similar
Garden Warbler
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sparrow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Relaxed Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soho Loft
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Silver
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Antique Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antique Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Silver are Approaching Storm by Kilz (a near-identical match), Creek Bend by Behr (a near-identical match), Grey Aluminium by RAL (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Antique Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.