Antique Silver 90BG 55/051 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BDC5CE, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Legacy from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDC5CE · 90BG 55/051
Antique Silver
55%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
Dutch BoyLegacy
Legacy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Instinct
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Daydream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shark Loop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Paparazzi Flash
Behr
Nearly identical
Kecia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Platinum Ring
Kilz
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
#BDC5CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
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 Legacy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Instinct by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Daydream by Sherwin-Williams (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 55.2, 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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