Silver Clamshell 30YY 49/071 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C2B9AE, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trinket from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2B9AE · 30YY 49/071
Silver Clamshell
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Clamshell Technical Profile
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Silver Clamshell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Clamshell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilver Clamshell
Nearly identical
KilzTrinket
Trinket
Kilz
Nearly identical
Faux Bois
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gallery Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Comfortable Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Anew Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grey Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Lichen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
North
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Clamshell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Clamshell
#C2B9AE
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 Silver Clamshell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Clamshell 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 Clamshell.
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 Clamshell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Clamshell have?
Silver Clamshell 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 Clamshell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Clamshell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Clamshell are Trinket by Kilz (a near-identical match), Faux Bois by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hearthstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Clamshell'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 Clamshell?
Silver Clamshell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.2, 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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