Sterling Silver 1163-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9EAFC2, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alchemist Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EAFC2 · 1163-4
Sterling Silver
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sterling Silver Technical Profile
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Sterling Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sterling Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSterling Silver
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAlchemist Blue
Alchemist Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Pot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Echo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Pot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Solitude
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Porcelain Glaze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ashberry
Behr
Very similar
Misted Eve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sterling Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sterling Silver
#9EAFC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sterling Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sterling Silver 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 Sterling Silver.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sterling Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sterling Silver have?
Sterling Silver by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sterling Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sterling Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sterling Silver are Alchemist Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Pot by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Echo by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sterling Silver'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 Sterling Silver?
Sterling Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, 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 Sterling Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.