Silversmith Grey 30BB 26/025 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #87898E, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vessel Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #87898E · 30BB 26/025
Silversmith Grey
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silversmith Grey Technical Profile
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Silversmith Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silversmith Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilversmith Grey
Nearly identical
ValsparVessel Gray
Vessel Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ancient Pewter
Behr
Nearly identical
Girgitta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stone Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Telegrey 2
RAL
Very similar
Alloy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rock Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Warrior
Kilz
Very similar
Serious Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
London Road
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silversmith Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silversmith Grey
#87898E
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 Silversmith Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silversmith Grey 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 Silversmith Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silversmith Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silversmith Grey have?
Silversmith Grey by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Silversmith Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silversmith Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silversmith Grey are Vessel Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ancient Pewter by Behr (a near-identical match), Overcast by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silversmith Grey'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 Silversmith Grey?
Silversmith Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silversmith Grey's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.