Monorail Silver 7663 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8BCBB, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marseilles from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BCBB · 7663
Monorail Silver
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monorail Silver Technical Profile
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Monorail Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monorail 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-WilliamsMonorail Silver
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMarseilles
Marseilles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
French Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polished Silver
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Solstice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Streamlined Silver
Kilz
Nearly identical
Quest
PPG
Nearly identical
Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monorail Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monorail Silver
#B8BCBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monorail Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monorail 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 Monorail 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.
Monorail Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monorail Silver have?
Monorail 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 Monorail Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monorail Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monorail Silver are Marseilles by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), French Silver by Behr (a near-identical match), Prairie Smoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Monorail 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 Monorail Silver?
Monorail Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Monorail Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.