Silver Bells 1003-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8B4B6, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8B4B6 · 1003-3
Silver Bells
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Bells Technical Profile
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Silver Bells in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Bells in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilver Bells
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGracious Gray
Gracious Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frisky Whiskers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter Cocoa
Behr
Nearly identical
Swanky Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Silver Dollar
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Postcard
Kilz
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Bells
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Bells
#B8B4B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Bells
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Bells — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Bells have?
Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Bells from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Bells are Gracious Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Heliotrope Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Frisky Whiskers by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Bells'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 Silver Bells?
Silver Bells has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.2, 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 Silver Bells's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.