Silver Swordplay 30BB 45/049 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0B4BE, 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.
Ref. #B0B4BE · 30BB 45/049
Silver Swordplay
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Swordplay Technical Profile
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Silver Swordplay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Swordplay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilver Swordplay
Nearly identical
ValsparA Month of Sundays
A Month of Sundays
Valspar
Nearly identical
Feathered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Buffed Plum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lavender Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Buffed Plum
Vista Paint
Very similar
Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Silver Springs
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hydrangea Blossom
Behr
Very similar
Hippopotamus Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Swordplay
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Silver Swordplay.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silver Swordplay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Swordplay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Swordplay are A Month of Sundays by Valspar (a near-identical match), Feathered by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Streamlined Gray by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Silver Swordplay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.