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Dunn-Edwards Silver ChaliceDEGR66 · #B6B8B3 · LRV 47

Silver Chalice reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DEGR66 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS SILVER CHALICE
RGB 182, 184, 179LRV 47

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameSilver Chalice
SKUDEGR66
Hex#B6B8B3
RGB182, 184, 179
HSL84°, 3%, 71%
LRV47
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Dunn-Edwards Silver Chalice

Silver Chalice sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.

Silver Chalice 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

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7658 · #B7B7B2 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 47
SW 2850 · #B6B7B0 · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 47
SW 7668 · #BAB9B6 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 49
SW 2832 · #B4B9B9 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All gray at Behr →
PPU18-11 · #B9B9B5 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 48
HDC-MD-26 · #B8B7B4 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 47
ECC-27-2 · #B6B7AD · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 47
N460-3 · #B6B9B9 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 48

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
HC-169 · #B8BAB6 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 48
CW-715 · #B9B8AE · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 47
1578 · #B0B9B3 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 47
1571 · #B0B9B2 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All gray at Valspar →
5006-1C · #B8B9B2 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 48.1
8004-30D · #B5B7AF · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 47
V142-3 · #B5B7AF · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 46.8
V140-3 · #B3B8B2 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 47.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1009-4 · #B6B9B5 · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 48
PPG0995-4 · #B9B9B6 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 48
PPG0997-3 · #B9B9B6 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 48
PPG1007-3 · #BCB6AD · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.59
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1009-4 · #B7B9B5 · ΔE 0.59 · LRV 48
50GY 45/037 · #B3B7B2 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 45
70YY 46/053 · #B9B7AE · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 46
30YY 46/036 · #BAB6B1 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 46

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All gray at Dutch Boy →
438-3DB · #B9BAB6 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 49
426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 47
HGSW 1506 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 46
HGSW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 47
HGSW 3476 · #BCB7AD · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 48
HGSW 7016 · #BCB7AD · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 48

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-123 · #BBBDB9 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 50
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 49
NO. 275 · #C0BCB3 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.76
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0532 · #BABAB7 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 49
0581 · #B7BAB1 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 48
0540 · #B7B4B2 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 46
0477 · #AFBAB4 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 47

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All gray at Hirshfield's →
H0143 · #B5B5AF · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 46
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 47
0532 · #B7B7B4 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 48
0552 · #BCB6B4 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 49

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All gray at Rodda →
CA183 · #B6BBB4 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 49
R044 · #BCB8AE · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 49
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 47
R026 · #B9B2AA · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-990 · #B7B9B6 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 48
C2-960 · #B7BDB2 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 50
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 46

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 54

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All gray at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 45
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 47

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All gray at Annie Sloan →
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 49
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 52

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All gray at Kompozit →
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 47
0532 · #B7B7B4 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 47
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 49
0552 · #BCB6B4 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 47

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Silver Chalice within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DET603 · LRV 46
DE6367 · LRV 46
DET625 · LRV 47
DEGR52 · LRV 46
DEGR16 · LRV 48
DE6381 · LRV 44

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B6B8B3 in HSL space. Pair Silver Chalice with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B6B8B3 + #B5B3B8
TRIADIC
#B6B8B3 · #B3B6B8 · #B8B3B6
ANALOGOUS
#B8B7B3 · #B6B8B3 · #B3B8B3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2:1fail
Sample text on black
10.5:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Silver Chalice Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Silver Chalice 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 Dunn-Edwards DEGR66 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gray Clouds (SW 7658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Gray Clouds swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Silver Chalice

At Behr, the closest color to Silver Chalice is Sonic Silver (HDC-MD-26) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sonic Silver swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silver Chalice

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Silver Chalice is Coventry Gray (HC-169). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Coventry Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Coventry Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Valspar's nearest match is Rock Solid (V140-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Rock Solid swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silver Chalice

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Silver Chalice is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gray Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Stone swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Silver Chalice

The closest Glidden equivalent of Silver Chalice is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Gray Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Stone swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Chalice

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silver Chalice is Silvermist (HGSW 7621) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvermist swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Silver Chalice. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silver Chalice

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Silver Chalice is Light Blue (NO. 22) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) 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 Silver Chalice

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Silver Chalice is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Rodda's nearest match is Stonewash (CA183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Stonewash swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Silver Chalice

C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Silver Chalice. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Silver Chalice

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Silver Chalice is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Silver Chalice

Kompozit's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →

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