Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Silhouette |
| SKU | N540-4 |
| Hex | #8DA3BA |
| RGB | 141, 163, 186 |
| HSL | 211°, 25%, 64% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Silhouette
Silhouette sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Silhouette is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Silhouette 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 #8DA3BA in HSL space. Pair Silhouette 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 Silhouette Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Silhouette 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 N540-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silhouette
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silhouette is Notable Hue (SW 6521) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silhouette
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Harlequin Blue (830), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Harlequin Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Silhouette
At Valspar, the closest color to Silhouette is New Toile (T611) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Toile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silhouette
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Silhouette is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Silhouette
At Glidden, the closest color to Silhouette is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silhouette
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Silhouette is Seabrook (338-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seabrook swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silhouette
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silhouette is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Silhouette. The nearest is Silver Skate (DE5801) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Skate swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silhouette
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Silhouette is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silhouette
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Silhouette is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Silhouette
At Kompozit, the closest color to Silhouette is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →