Silver Swordplay 30BB 45/049 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0B4BE, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is A Month of Sundays from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B0B4BE · 30BB 45/049
Silver Swordplay
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silver Swordplay Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0B4BE
RGB176, 180, 190
Estimated LRV45.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Silver Swordplay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Swordplay
#B0B4BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Swordplay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Swordplay 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
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Silver Swordplay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Swordplay have?
Silver Swordplay by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Silver Swordplay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Swordplay are A Month of Sundays by Valspar (a close digital match), Feathered by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Streamlined Gray by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silver Swordplay'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 Swordplay?
Silver Swordplay has a estimated lightness value of 45.6, 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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