Ref. #BFC2BF · 9642
Silver Tipped Sage
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Tipped Sage Technical Profile
What color is Silver Tipped Sage? It's a medium cool neutral with the hex code #BFC2BF. Colors similar to Silver Tipped Sage include PPG Solitary State, Kilz Streamlined Silver, Benjamin Moore Metropolitan. Silver Tipped Sage has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Silver Tipped Sage 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, Silver Tipped Sage 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 Silver Tipped Sage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Tipped Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Tipped Sage
#BFC2BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Tipped Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Tipped Sage 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 Tipped Sage.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Tipped Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Tipped Sage have?
Silver Tipped Sage by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Silver Tipped Sage from other brands?
The closest matches are Solitary State by PPG (#C4C7C4), Streamlined Silver by Kilz (#BBBDBA), Metropolitan by Benjamin Moore (#BBBEB9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Tipped Sage?
Silver Tipped Sage has an LRV of 53.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Tipped Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.