Ref. #378377 · 5010-7
Elegant Silk
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elegant Silk Technical Profile
What color is Elegant Silk? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #378377. Colors similar to Elegant Silk include Vista Paint Emerald Valley, Benjamin Moore Highlands Green, Behr Mosaic Tile. Elegant Silk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Elegant Silk creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Elegant Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elegant Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elegant Silk
#378377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#598094
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elegant Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elegant Silk 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Elegant Silk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elegant Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elegant Silk have?
Elegant Silk by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Elegant Silk from other brands?
The closest matches are Emerald Valley by Vista Paint (#3B8272), Highlands Green by Benjamin Moore (#3C7F70), Mosaic Tile by Behr (#1D8276). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Elegant Silk?
Elegant Silk has an LRV of 18.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elegant Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.