Silver Streak is a true neutral — the rare paint color that doesn't push warm or cool, which makes it forgiving across mixed-lighting rooms and existing palettes. At LRV 77 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it only if you specifically want a clear warm or cool bias — a true neutral stays intentionally undecided, which is the whole point.
Ref. #E0E3E6 · 50BG 76/023
Silver Streak
77%LRV Value
Silver Streak Technical Profile
What color is PPG Silver Streak (50BG 76/023)? It's a light neutral off-white — hex #E0E3E6, LRV 77. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Silver Streak is Dunn-Edwards Silver City — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Flower Girl and Behr Fading Fog also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Silver Streak reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Silver Streak is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. As a lighter neutral, Silver Streak works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Silver Streak can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Silver Streak
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Streak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Streak
#E0E3E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Streak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Streak 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 Streak.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Streak — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Silver Streak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Streak are Silver City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flower Girl by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fading Fog by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Silver Streak's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Silver Streak?
Silver Streak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Silver Streak depends on the room. Here's how to choose.