Polished Silver 4008-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B4B8B7, estimated 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.
Valspar · #B4B8B7 · 4008-1B
Polished Silver
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Polished Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4B8B7
RGB180, 184, 183
Estimated LRV47.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Vista Paint
#B6BAB9
Close digital match
Colonial Revival Gray
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#B4B9B9
Close digital match
Lunar Surface
Behr
#B6B9B9
Close digital match
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
#B7BBBB
Close digital match
Marina Gray
Benjamin Moore
#AEB4B4
Close digital match
Gray Stone
PPG
#B7B9B5
Close digital match
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Dunn-Edwards
#B9BABA
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Streamlined Silver
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#BBBDBA
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#B9BAB6
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Colors That Work With Polished Silver
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Polished Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Silver are Marseilles by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Colonial Revival Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lunar Surface by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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