Silver Gray 49 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8B2A2, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone Walkway from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B8B2A2 · 49
Silver Gray
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silver Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8B2A2
RGB184, 178, 162
Estimated LRV44.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Stone Walkway
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#B5AF9F
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Hardwick White
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#B5AFA0
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Flintstone
Dunn-Edwards
#BBB3A2
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Northern Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
#BBB6A8
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Carriage House
Valspar
#B3AF9F
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Dry Goods Neutral
PPG
#BBB2A2
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Shale Ridge
Dutch Boy
#B2AC9C
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Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
#B3AC9E
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
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Frond
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Colors That Work With Silver Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Gray
#B8B2A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Gray 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
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Silver Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Gray have?
Silver Gray 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 Silver Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Gray are Stone Walkway by Behr (a close digital match), Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Flintstone by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silver Gray'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 Silver Gray?
Silver Gray has a estimated lightness value of 44.6, 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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