Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Silver Tinsel |
| SKU | UL200-7 |
| Hex | #B5B2A9 |
| RGB | 181, 178, 169 |
| HSL | 45°, 8%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Silver Tinsel
Silver Tinsel sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Silver Tinsel 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 Silver Tinsel 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 #B5B2A9 in HSL space. Pair Silver Tinsel 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 Silver Tinsel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Silver Tinsel 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 UL200-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Silver Tinsel is Allegory (SW 9553). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Allegory and you'll get the same color. See the full Allegory swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Silver Fox (2108-50) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Fox swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
The closest Valspar equivalent of Silver Tinsel is Soulful Grey (6004-1B). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Soulful Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Mercurial (PPG1006-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Glidden, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Mercurial (PPG1006-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Dove's Cry (DEGR18) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dove's Cry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cupola (JG-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Tinsel without repainting risk. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Tinsel without repainting risk. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Silver Tinsel. The nearest is Smoky Wings (0553) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Rodda, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Putty (CA073) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Putty swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Tailored (C2-958) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Silver Tinsel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Silver Tinsel is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →