Samovar Silver 6233 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8BEBE, LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maiden Mist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BEBE · 6233
Samovar Silver
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Samovar Silver Technical Profile
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Samovar Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Samovar 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-WilliamsSamovar Silver
Nearly identical
PPGMaiden Mist
Maiden Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Solstice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
French Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Platinum Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Autumn Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chromed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crestline
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 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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Samovar Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Samovar Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Samovar Silver are Maiden Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Solstice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Springs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Samovar 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 Samovar Silver?
Samovar Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Samovar Silver's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.