Silver Grey 7001 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #8A9597, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Atmospheric from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A9597 · 7001
Silver Grey
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Silver Grey Technical Profile
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Silver Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSilver Grey
Nearly identical
BehrAtmospheric
Atmospheric
Behr
Nearly identical
Brewster Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gray Flannel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pools of Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Skyscraper
Valspar
Very similar
Steeple Gray
PPG
Very similar
Grayed Foundry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cadet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Standish Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Downpour
Kilz
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Grey
#8A9597
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Silver 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.
Silver Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Grey have?
Silver Grey by RAL 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 Silver Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Grey are Atmospheric by Behr (a near-identical match), Millennium Silver by Behr (a near-identical match), Boulder Creek by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver 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 Silver Grey?
Silver Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Grey's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.