Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Silver Service |
| SKU | PPG1004-4 |
| Hex | #B2AAAA |
| RGB | 178, 170, 170 |
| HSL | 0°, 5%, 68% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Silver Service
Silver Service sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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 Service 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
17 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Silver Service within PPG / 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 #B2AAAA in HSL space. Pair Silver Service 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.
PPG / Glidden Silver Service Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Silver Service 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1004-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Service
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mystical Shade (SW 6276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Service without repainting risk. See the full Mystical Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Silver Service
Behr's nearest match is Mauvelous (BNC-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Service without repainting risk. See the full Mauvelous swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silver Service
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Silver Service is Stormy Monday (2112-50) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Monday swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Silver Service
At Valspar, the closest color to Silver Service is London Coach (4002-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Coach swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Silver Service
The closest Glidden equivalent of Silver Service is Silver Service (PPG1004-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Glidden is your counter, order Silver Service and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Service swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silver Service
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Silver Plated (445-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Service without repainting risk. See the full Silver Plated swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Service
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Silver Service is One Fine Day (HGSW 3405) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full One Fine Day swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silver Service
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Silver Service is Smoky Mountain (DE6388). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Smoky Mountain and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Mountain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Silver Service
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Silver Service is Vintage Collection (JG-99). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Vintage Collection and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silver Service
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Silver Service. The nearest is Dove Tale (NO. 267) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silver Service
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Silver Service is Tin Man (0547) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silver Service
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Silver Service is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Silver Service
Rodda has no exact twin of Silver Service. The nearest is Enigma (R014) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enigma swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Silver Service
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Silver Service. The nearest is Pale Granite (C2-783) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Silver Service
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Silver Service is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Silver Service
At Kompozit, the closest color to Silver Service is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →