Ref. #B8BEBE · 6233
Samovar Silver
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Samovar Silver Technical Profile
What color is Samovar Silver? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #B8BEBE. Colors similar to Samovar Silver include PPG Maiden Mist, Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice, Benjamin Moore Blue Springs. Samovar Silver has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Samovar Silver sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Samovar Silver pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Samovar Silver
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Samovar Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Samovar Silver
#B8BEBE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Samovar Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Samovar 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 Samovar 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.
Samovar Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Samovar Silver have?
Samovar Silver by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Samovar Silver from other brands?
The closest matches are Maiden Mist by PPG (#B9C0C0), Winter Solstice by Benjamin Moore (#BAC0BF), Blue Springs by Benjamin Moore (#B5BCBD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Samovar Silver?
Samovar Silver has an LRV of 50.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Samovar Silver's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.