Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Candlestick Silver |
| SKU | 30YY 46/036 |
| Hex | #BAB6B1 |
| RGB | 186, 182, 177 |
| HSL | 33°, 6%, 71% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Candlestick Silver
Candlestick 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. 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.
Candlestick 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
18 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / 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
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Candlestick Silver within Glidden'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 #BAB6B1 in HSL space. Pair Candlestick 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.
Glidden Candlestick Silver Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Candlestick 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 Glidden 30YY 46/036 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Gray Clouds (SW 7658) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Clouds swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
Behr's nearest match is Sonic Silver (HDC-MD-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Candlestick Silver without repainting risk. See the full Sonic Silver swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Bone Black (CW-715) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bone Black swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
The closest Valspar equivalent of Candlestick Silver is Swanky Gray (T531). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.3 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Swanky Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Swanky Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Candlestick Silver without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.67, 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 Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Silver Chalice (DEGR66) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Praise Giving (0540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Candlestick Silver without repainting risk. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is North Island (0552) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Island swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Rodda, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Chiseled Shale (R044) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Clare, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.96, 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Candlestick Silver. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.8 — 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 Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Candlestick Silver
At Kompozit, the closest color to Candlestick Silver is North Island (0552) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Island swatch →