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Valspar Silver MossT686 · #B1B7AD · LRV 46.2

Silver Moss reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T686 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SILVER MOSS
RGB 177, 183, 173LRV 46.2

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSilver Moss
SKUT686
Hex#B1B7AD
RGB177, 183, 173
HSL96°, 6%, 70%
LRV46.2
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Valspar Silver Moss

Silver Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.

Silver Moss 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

19 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 47
SW 7058 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 46
SW 2850 · #B6B7B0 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 47
SW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 46

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All neutral at Behr →
PPU12-14 · #B0B8B1 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 47
BXC-16 · #AFB9B0 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 47
ECC-27-2 · #B6B7AD · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 47
PPU25-08 · #B5B6AD · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2138-50 · #B0B8AE · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 47
1571 · #B0B9B2 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 47
2137-50 · #B3B5AB · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 45
1578 · #B0B9B3 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.51
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1009-4 · #B6B9B5 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 48
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 47
PPG1030-3 · #B0B6A2 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 45
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at Glidden →
50GY 48/075 · #B3BCB1 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 48
50GY 45/037 · #B3B7B2 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 45
70YY 46/053 · #B9B7AE · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 46
90YY 75/120 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 75

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 47
424-2DB · #AFB5A2 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 45
HGSW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 47
HGSW 1506 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 46
HGSW 7058 · #B2B5AF · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 46
HGSW 3276 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.67
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR43 · #B6B7A9 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 47
DE6270 · #B5B8A8 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 44
DET603 · #B3B5AF · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 46
DEGR52 · #B4B4AF · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 46

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 47
JG-59 · #ADB5A5 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 45
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 48
JG-01 · #A8B6B4 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 45

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 49
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 44
NO. 88 · #B1B1AA · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.59
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 0.59 · LRV 46
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 46
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 45
0456 · #ACB8AA · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 47
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 47
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 47
H0143 · #B5B5AF · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 46

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All neutral at Rodda →
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 47
CA183 · #B6BBB4 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 49
CA185 · #A9B9B0 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.22
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-973 · #B1B1A8 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 44
C2-990 · #B7B9B6 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 48
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 46

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.71
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 45
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 47

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.24
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All neutral at Kompozit →
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 44
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 47
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 46
0532 · #B7B7B4 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 47

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Silver Moss within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

8004-30D · LRV 47
V140-3 · LRV 47.1
5002-1B · LRV 46.8
V141-4 · LRV 47.3
V121-1 · LRV 46
4004-1B · LRV 45.3

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B1B7AD in HSL space. Pair Silver Moss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B1B7AD + #B3ADB7
TRIADIC
#B1B7AD · #ADB1B7 · #B7ADB1
ANALOGOUS
#B6B7AD · #B1B7AD · #ADB7AE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.05:1fail
Sample text on black
10.25:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Silver Moss Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Silver Moss 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 Valspar T686 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Moss

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Silvermist (SW 7621), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Silvermist swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Silver Moss

Behr's nearest match is Verdigris (PPU12-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silver Moss

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Silver Moss is Misted Green (2138-50). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Misted Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Misted Green swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silver Moss

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Silver Moss. The nearest is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pine Crush swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Silver Moss

At Glidden, the closest color to Silver Moss is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46.2) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silver Moss

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Trout Gray (426-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Trout Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silver Moss

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Silvermist (HGSW 7621), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Silvermist swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silver Moss

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Silver Moss is Church Mouse (DET603) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2) 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 Silver Moss

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Silver Moss is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Jar swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silver Moss

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.2) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silver Moss

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Silver Moss is Slate Stone (0441). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Slate Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Slate Stone swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silver Moss

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Morning Dew (H0073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Morning Dew swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Silver Moss

Rodda's nearest match is Feldspar (CA177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Feldspar swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Silver Moss

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Silver Moss. The nearest is Vex (C2-927) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vex swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Silver Moss

Clare has no exact twin of Silver Moss. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Silver Moss

Portola Paints's nearest match is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silver Moss without repainting risk. See the full Aberdeen swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Silver Moss

At Kompozit, the closest color to Silver Moss is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →

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