Silver Queen 8298 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CAC8C4, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boardwalk from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC8C4 · 8298
Silver Queen
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Queen Technical Profile
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Silver Queen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Queen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSilver Queen
Nearly identical
KilzBoardwalk
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Graycloth
Behr
Nearly identical
Zircon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Band
PPG
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Harbor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Queen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Queen
#CAC8C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Queen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver Queen 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Silver Queen.
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 Queen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Queen have?
Silver Queen by Vista Paint 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 Silver Queen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Queen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Queen are Boardwalk by Kilz (a near-identical match), Graycloth by Behr (a near-identical match), Zircon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver Queen'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 Queen?
Silver Queen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Queen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.