Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Silvermist |
| SKU | SW 7621 |
| Hex | #B0B8B2 |
| RGB | 176, 184, 178 |
| HSL | 135°, 5%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Silvermist
Silvermist 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.
Silvermist 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 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Silvermist within Sherwin-Williams'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 #B0B8B2 in HSL space. Pair Silvermist 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.
Sherwin-Williams Silvermist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Silvermist 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7621 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Silvermist
The closest Behr equivalent of Silvermist is Verdigris (PPU12-14). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Verdigris and you'll get the same color. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silvermist
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Silvermist is Iced Marble (1578). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Iced Marble and you'll get the same color. See the full Iced Marble swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Silvermist
The closest Valspar equivalent of Silvermist is Smoke Infusion (5002-1B). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.8 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoke Infusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoke Infusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silvermist
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Silvermist is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Silvermist
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silvermist without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silvermist
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Silvermist is Trout Gray (426-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Trout Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silvermist
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Silvermist is Silvermist (HGSW 7621). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silvermist
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Silvermist is Church Mouse (DET603) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Church Mouse swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Silvermist
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Silvermist. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 3.95 — 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 Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silvermist
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silvermist without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silvermist
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silvermist without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silvermist
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silvermist without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Silvermist
Rodda has no exact twin of Silvermist. The nearest is Verdigris (CA185) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Silvermist
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Silvermist. The nearest is Melodic (C2-990) at ΔE 3.5 — 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 Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Silvermist
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Silvermist is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Silvermist
Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silvermist without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →