Antique Silver 90BG 55/051 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BDC5CE, estimated 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.
PPG · #BDC5CE · 90BG 55/051
Antique Silver
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Antique Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDC5CE
RGB189, 197, 206
Estimated LRV55.2
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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Compare alternatives to Antique Silver
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Legacy
Dutch Boy
#BDC7D0
Close digital match
Instinct
Benjamin Moore
#BBC6D1
Close digital match
Daydream
Sherwin-Williams
#BDC3CD
Close digital match
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
#BFC9D0
Close digital match
Shark Loop
Valspar
#B7C2CA
Close digital match
Paparazzi Flash
Behr
#C4C8D0
Close digital match
Kecia
Vista Paint
#C5CAD6
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Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
#BDC9CE
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Platinum Ring
Kilz
#BCC1C3
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
Visible digital difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
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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
#BDC5CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
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 Legacy by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Instinct by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Daydream by Sherwin-Williams (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 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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