ColorplanPlanetary Silver
N460-2 · Behr
LRV 62 · light
0 black100 white
Behr Planetary Silver (N460-2) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Sterling (1591), Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) and Farrow & Ball Skylight (No.205). For trim, try Frost (57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 61.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CCCFCB |
| RGB | 204, 207, 203 |
| HSL | 105°, 4%, 80% |
About Planetary Silver
Planetary Silver (N460-2) is a light neutral gray from Behr with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 62, Planetary Silver has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Planetary Silver stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to White Metal (N520-1); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Planetary Silver changes with the light
Planetary Silver has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Planetary Silver has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Planetary Silver will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Planetary Silver close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Planetary Silver looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Planetary Silver in real homes
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Planetary Silver equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Perspective (ΔE 0.9)
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Planetary Silver questions
What undertone does Planetary Silver have?
Planetary Silver is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Planetary Silver stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Planetary Silver a light or dark color?
Planetary Silver has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Planetary Silver has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Planetary Silver in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Sterling 1591 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: Passive SW 7064 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Skylight No.205 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Planetary Silver?
Try Frost (57) on trim and Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on the ceiling. Both are Behr whites that share Planetary Silver's undertone.
Where does Planetary Silver work best?
Planetary Silver works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Planetary Silver has visible color without darkening a room much.
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