ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sterling Silver (1461) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), Farrow & Ball Worsted (No.284) and Behr Anonymous (780F-5). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 34.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A09E9D |
| RGB | 160, 158, 157 |
| HSL | 20°, 2%, 62% |
About Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver (1461) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 34, Sterling Silver absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Sterling Silver stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Fusion (AF-675), it's darker.
How Sterling Silver changes with the light
Sterling 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
Sterling Silver has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Sterling 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 Sterling Silver close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sterling Silver looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Sterling Silver in real homes
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Sterling 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Functional Gray (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Manor House Gray (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sterling Silver questions
What undertone does Sterling Silver have?
Sterling Silver is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Sterling Silver stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Sterling Silver a light or dark color?
Sterling Silver has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Sterling Silver absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Sterling Silver in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie SW 9163 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Worsted No.284 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Anonymous 780F-5 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sterling Silver?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sterling Silver's undertone.
Where does Sterling Silver work best?
Sterling Silver works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Sterling Silver absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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