Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Classic Silver |
| SKU | PPU18-11 |
| Hex | #B9B9B5 |
| RGB | 185, 185, 181 |
| HSL | 60°, 3%, 72% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Classic Silver
Classic Silver sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Classic Silver is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Classic Silver within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B9B9B5 in HSL space. Pair Classic Silver with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Classic Silver Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Classic Silver from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU18-11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Silver
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Classic Silver is March Wind (SW 7668). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order March Wind and you'll get the same color. See the full March Wind swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Classic Silver
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coventry Gray (HC-169), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Coventry Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Classic Silver
Valspar's nearest match is Granite Dust (5006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Classic Silver
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Classic Silver is Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pigeon Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Pigeon Feather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Classic Silver
Glidden's nearest match is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Classic Silver
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Classic Silver is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fair-Minded Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Silver
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Classic Silver. The nearest is Heaven Sent (HGSW 3376) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heaven Sent swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Classic Silver
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Chalice (DEGR66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Classic Silver
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Day-to-day (JG-123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Classic Silver
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Classic Silver. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Classic Silver
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Classic Silver is Rand Moon (0532). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Rand Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Classic Silver
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Classic Silver is Rand Moon (0532). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Rand Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Classic Silver
At Rodda, the closest color to Classic Silver is Stonewash (CA183) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Classic Silver
C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Classic Silver
Clare has no exact twin of Classic Silver. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Classic Silver
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Classic Silver. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Classic Silver
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Silver without repainting risk. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Classic Silver
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Classic Silver. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Classic Silver
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Classic Silver is Rand Moon (0532). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Rand Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Rand Moon swatch →