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Collingwood vs Silver Drop

Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 compared with Behr Silver Drop PPU18-07

Collingwood is a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Silver Drop. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Collingwood on the left and Silver Drop on the right
Collingwood · Benjamin MooreSilver Drop · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.7 · Very close

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

Which to choose

For a small or dim room, Collingwood reflects more light (LRV 64).

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CollingwoodSilver Drop
BrandBenjamin MooreBehr
CodeOC-28PPU18-07
LRV6463
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#D8D1C6#D4D0C8
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Collingwood and Silver Drop?

Collingwood is a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Silver Drop. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Collingwood or Silver Drop?

Collingwood is lighter, with an LRV of 64 against 63.

How does Collingwood compare to Silver Drop in a north-facing room?

In north light Collingwood will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Silver Drop.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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