Candlestick Silver 30YY 46/036 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAB6B1, 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.
Ref. #BAB6B1 · 30YY 46/036
Candlestick Silver
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Candlestick Silver Technical Profile
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Candlestick Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candlestick Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCandlestick Silver
Nearly identical
BehrAshes
Ashes
Behr
Nearly identical
San
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Praise Giving
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Essential Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Postcard
Kilz
Nearly identical
Throwing Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rand Moon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Soulful Grey
Valspar
Very similar
Sultry Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candlestick Silver
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Candlestick 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Candlestick Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candlestick Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candlestick Silver are Ashes by Behr (a near-identical match), San by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Baltic Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candlestick Silver's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.