Silver Gray 49 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8B2A2, 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.
Ref. #B8B2A2 · 49
Silver Gray
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Gray Technical Profile
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Silver Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSilver Gray
Nearly identical
BehrStone Walkway
Stone Walkway
Behr
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Flintstone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Northern Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carriage House
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dry Goods Neutral
PPG
Nearly identical
Shale Ridge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Urban Gateway
Kilz
Very similar
Frond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Silver Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silver Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Gray are Stone Walkway by Behr (a near-identical match), Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Flintstone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Silver Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.