Candlestick Silver 30YY 46/036 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAB6B1, estimated LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashes from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BAB6B1 · 30YY 46/036
Candlestick Silver
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Candlestick Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAB6B1
RGB186, 182, 177
Estimated LRV47.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Colors That Work With Candlestick Silver
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candlestick Silver
#BAB6B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candlestick Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candlestick 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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Candlestick Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candlestick Silver have?
Candlestick Silver by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Candlestick Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candlestick Silver are Ashes by Behr (a close digital match), San by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Baltic Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Candlestick 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 Candlestick Silver?
Candlestick Silver has a estimated lightness value of 47.1, 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 Candlestick Silver's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.