Silver Dollar
Often used for its versatile qualities, Silver Dollar remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#bdb6ae
LRV
47.00
Silver Dollar's Color Strip
Silver Dollar is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Intuitive and Rock Slide. The strip spans from Hourglass at the lightest end to Star Anise at the deepest. Strip PPG1022 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Silver Dollar in Real Rooms
Silver Dollar has a medium-high LRV of 47 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Silver Dollar with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Silver Dollar — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Silver Dollar in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Silver Dollar paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Silver Dollar is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Silver Dollar
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Silver Dollar. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
scandinavian front door featuring Silver Dollar by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Silver Dollar strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
PPG Silver Dollar in a contemporary home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
Silver Dollar handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Silver Dollar paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 House Photo
Silver Dollar on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Silver Dollar color — scandinavian house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Silver Dollar in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
A contemporary living room painted in Silver Dollar
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Silver Dollar provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
warm patio featuring Silver Dollar by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
Silver Dollar is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Silver Dollar — contemporary kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
With LRVs of 47 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Ostrich Feather reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Lotus Petal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 47), opening up a space where Silver Dollar encloses it.
At LRV 88 vs 47, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.