Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Heirloom Silver |
| SKU | PPU25-08 |
| Hex | #B5B6AD |
| RGB | 181, 182, 173 |
| HSL | 67°, 6%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Heirloom Silver
Heirloom Silver sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Heirloom Silver is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Heirloom 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 #B5B6AD in HSL space. Pair Heirloom 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 Heirloom Silver Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Heirloom 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 PPU25-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sensible Hue (SW 6198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Silver without repainting risk. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Heirloom Silver is Sea Haze (2137-50). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sea Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea Haze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
The closest Valspar equivalent of Heirloom Silver is Gray-Green Linen (8004-30D). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Gray-Green Linen and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray-Green Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Heirloom Silver. The nearest is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
Glidden's nearest match is Aged Stucco Grey (70YY 46/053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Silver without repainting risk. See the full Aged Stucco Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Heirloom Silver is Trout Gray (426-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Silver without repainting risk. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Church Mouse (DET603), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Silver without repainting risk. See the full Church Mouse swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Heirloom Silver. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Heirloom Silver is Light Blue (NO. 22) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Heirloom Silver is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quincy Granite (H0143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Heirloom Silver without repainting risk. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
At Rodda, the closest color to Heirloom Silver is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Heirloom Silver is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
Clare has no exact twin of Heirloom Silver. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Heirloom Silver is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Heirloom Silver
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Heirloom Silver is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →