Silver Blueberry 1163-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6C8096, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Beach Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C8096 · 1163-5
Silver Blueberry
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Blueberry Technical Profile
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Silver Blueberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Blueberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilver Blueberry
Nearly identical
KilzNorth Beach Blue
North Beach Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lakeville
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Provence
Behr
Nearly identical
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lustrous Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Retro-Colonial Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Tucker’s Toy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bachelor Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ocean Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Blueberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Blueberry
#6C8096
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Blueberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Blueberry 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 Blueberry.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Blueberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Blueberry have?
Silver Blueberry by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silver Blueberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Blueberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Blueberry are North Beach Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lakeville by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Provence by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Blueberry'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 Blueberry?
Silver Blueberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Silver Blueberry's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.