Silver Gray
SW 0049 · Sherwin-Williams
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#B8B2A2
LRV
45
Family
Greige
SW 0049
Color profile
Light value
45 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This classic gray dates to the early 1600s. Consider this cool muted neutral with green-gray undertones in your home for a cultivated yet subdued look.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 45 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Silver GrayThis colorSilver GraySherwin-Williams · SW 0049
CoordinatingThunder GraySherwin-Williams · SW 7645CoordinatingLibrary PewterSherwin-Williams · SW 0038Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSilver Gray vs Outrigger
45LRV45
#B8B2A2Hex#BBB2A0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Pachyderm
45LRV45
#B8B2A2Hex#BAB3A6
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Gateway Gray
45LRV41
#B8B2A2Hex#B2AC9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Whisper
45LRV45
#B8B2A2Hex#BBB2A3
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Techno Gray
45LRV49
#B8B2A2Hex#BFB9AA
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Jogging Path
45LRV49
#B8B2A2Hex#C0B9A9
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Chatroom
45LRV41
#B8B2A2Hex#B0AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Analytical Gray
45LRV47
#B8B2A2Hex#BFB6A7
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Meander
45LRV42
#B8B2A2Hex#B6AE99
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Silver Gray vs Mindful Gray
45LRV48
#B8B2A2Hex#BCB7AD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSilver Gray vs Sandy Sage
45LRV46
#B8B2A2Hex#BCB5A5
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sandy Sage is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Camping Tent
45LRV43
#B8B2A2Hex#B6AFA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Camping Tent is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Northern Cliffs
45LRV46
#B8B2A2Hex#BAB5A7
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Northern Cliffs is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Patrick's Eyes
45LRV46
#B8B2A2Hex#BCB5A2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Patrick's Eyes is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Pashmina
45LRV44
#B8B2A2Hex#BBB2A1
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pashmina is very close match compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Hardwick White
45LRV42
#B8B2A2Hex#B2ADA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardwick White is very close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Historical Ruins
45LRV48
#B8B2A2Hex#BFB9A7
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Historical Ruins is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Boulder Creek
45LRV42
#B8B2A2Hex#B2AEA3
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Boulder Creek is very close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Sharkskin
45LRV40
#B8B2A2Hex#B1AA9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sharkskin is very close match · 5 points darker compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray vs Vitty Green No.G3
45LRV40
#B8B2A2Hex#ADAB9D
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Vitty Green No.G3 is close match · 4 points darker compared with Silver Gray.
Silver Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Silver Gray?
Silver Gray (SW 0049) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 45, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Silver Gray a warm or cool color?
Silver Gray has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Silver Gray be used outside?
Yes, Silver Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Silver Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Silver Gray is Sandy Sage (5008-1C) by Valspar, very close match · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0049
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