Polished Silver 4008-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B4B8B7, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marseilles from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4B8B7 · 4008-1B
Polished Silver
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Silver Technical Profile
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Polished Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPolished Silver
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMarseilles
Marseilles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colonial Revival Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lunar Surface
Behr
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marina Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gray Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Streamlined Silver
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Silver
#B4B8B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished Silver 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 Polished Silver.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Silver have?
Polished Silver by Valspar 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 Polished Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Silver are Marseilles by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Colonial Revival Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lunar Surface by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polished Silver'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 Polished Silver?
Polished Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.