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Crushed Silk
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crushed Silk Technical Profile
What color is Crushed Silk? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #D8CFBE. Colors similar to Crushed Silk include Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory, Valspar Parlour Taupe, Sherwin-Williams Dumpling. Crushed Silk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Crushed Silk sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Crushed Silk pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Crushed Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Grecian Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Parlour Taupe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plymouth Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Heather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plymouth Beige
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aged Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crushed Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crushed Silk
#D8CFBE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crushed Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crushed Silk 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 Crushed Silk.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crushed Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crushed Silk have?
Crushed Silk by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Crushed Silk from other brands?
The closest matches are Grecian Ivory by Sherwin-Williams (#D8CFBE), Parlour Taupe by Valspar (#DAD0C0), Dumpling by Sherwin-Williams (#D8D0C1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crushed Silk?
Crushed Silk has an LRV of 62.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Crushed Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.