Hammered Silver 2840 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #978A7F, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #978A7F · 2840
Hammered Silver
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hammered Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#978A7F
RGB151, 138, 127
Estimated LRV26.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Seemingly Perfect
Dutch Boy
#978A7F
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#978B80
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Film Fest
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#93877C
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#9C8E83
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#998E83
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#928679
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Colors That Work With Hammered Silver
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hammered Silver
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hammered Silver Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hammered Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hammered Silver are Seemingly Perfect by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Old English Castle by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Film Fest by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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