Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Silversmith Grey |
| SKU | 30BB 26/025 |
| Hex | #87898E |
| RGB | 135, 137, 142 |
| HSL | 223°, 3%, 54% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Silversmith Grey
Silversmith Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Silversmith Grey 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
16 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 gray 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
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Silversmith Grey 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 #87898E in HSL space. Pair Silversmith Grey 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 Silversmith Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Silversmith Grey 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 30BB 26/025 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is Gris Morado (SW 9156) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gris Morado swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Behr's nearest match is Overcast (PPU26-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silversmith Grey without repainting risk. See the full Overcast swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is Shaker Gray (1594) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shaker Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
At Valspar, the closest color to Silversmith Grey is Blue Cashmere (M339) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Cashmere swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Silversmith Grey is Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superhero Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Silversmith Grey is Alloy Gray (436-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alloy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Great Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Silversmith Grey is Stone Gray (DEGR59) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Silversmith Grey is Deep Rock (JG-95) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is Plummett (NO. 272) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plummett swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Silversmith Grey is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is London Road (0527) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Rodda has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is Steel (CA194) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Silversmith Grey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Silversmith Grey. The nearest is London Road (0527) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Road swatch →