Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sterling Silver |
| SKU | PPG1163-4 |
| Hex | #9FAFC2 |
| RGB | 159, 175, 194 |
| HSL | 213°, 22%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Sterling Silver is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sterling Silver 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 #9FAFC2 in HSL space. Pair Sterling 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.
PPG / Glidden Sterling Silver Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sterling 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1163-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sterling Silver. The nearest is Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faded Flaxflower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Behr has no exact twin of Sterling Silver. The nearest is Rainy Sidewalk (HDC-CT-24) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Sidewalk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sterling Silver
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sterling Silver is Porcelain Glaze (CSP-550) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porcelain Glaze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sterling Silver
At Valspar, the closest color to Sterling Silver is Paris Gray (M329) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sterling Silver
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sterling Silver is Sterling Silver (PPG1163-4). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Sterling Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Alchemist Blue (339-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Silver without repainting risk. See the full Alchemist Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sterling Silver
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sterling Silver. The nearest is Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Behind Blue Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sterling Silver. The nearest is Country Air (DET581) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sterling Silver
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sterling Silver is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Blue Pot (0624), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Silver without repainting risk. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blue Pot (0624), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Silver without repainting risk. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Rodda has no exact twin of Sterling Silver. The nearest is Sheer Clouds (R087) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sterling Silver
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stockholm (C2-750), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Silver without repainting risk. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sterling Silver. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sterling Silver
Kompozit's nearest match is Blue Pot (0624), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Silver without repainting risk. See the full Blue Pot swatch →