Silver Strand 7057 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C8CBC4, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Setting from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8CBC4 · 7057
Silver Strand
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Silver Strand Technical Profile
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Silver Strand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Strand 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 Strand
Nearly identical
BehrSilver Setting
Silver Setting
Behr
Nearly identical
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Three Wishes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Way
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Laguna White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silent Storm
PPG
Nearly identical
Khaki Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Strand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Strand
#C8CBC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Strand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Strand 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 Strand.
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 Strand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Strand have?
Silver Strand by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Strand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Strand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Strand are Silver Setting by Behr (a near-identical match), Paving Stones by Behr (a near-identical match), Silhouette by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Strand'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 Strand?
Silver Strand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.0, 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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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 Strand's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.