Hammered Silver 2840 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #978A7F, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seemingly Perfect from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #978A7F · 2840
Hammered Silver
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hammered Silver Technical Profile
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Hammered Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hammered Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHammered Silver
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySeemingly Perfect
Seemingly Perfect
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Old English Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Film Fest
Behr
Nearly identical
State of Mind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Willow Branch
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eiffel Tower
PPG
Nearly identical
Stardust
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hammered Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hammered Silver
#978A7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hammered Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hammered 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Hammered Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hammered Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hammered Silver have?
Hammered Silver by Sherwin-Williams 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 Hammered Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hammered Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hammered Silver are Seemingly Perfect by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Old English Castle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Film Fest by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hammered 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 Hammered Silver?
Hammered Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, 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 Hammered Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.