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Silvermist

Silvermist is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#B0B8B2

LRV

46.94

Light Reflectance Value
46.94
medium
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMuted

Silvermist's Color Strip

Silvermist is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 281 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Silvermist in Real Rooms

Silvermist has a medium-high LRV of 46.94 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, dining room, misc, living room and bathroom.

Color Strip 281

6 Bedroom Photos

Silvermist has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

SW Silvermist nursery color

SW Silvermist nursery color

@crawfordcollaborative

3 Front Door Photos

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Silvermist in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

SW Silvermist victorian door paint

SW Silvermist victorian door paint

@diy_dana_diy

Silvermist Door

Silvermist Door

@diy_dana_diy

Sw 7621 Door

Sw 7621 Door

@chandrapeeledesign

1 Dining Room Photo

Using Silvermist 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.

SW Silvermist victorian dining room

SW Silvermist victorian dining room

@skasulke_12

1 Misc Photo

Note how Silvermist is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Sw 7621 Painted Furniture

Sw 7621 Painted Furniture

@thedressyfarmhouse

3 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Silvermist is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Silvermist Living Room

Silvermist Living Room

@lil_florida_farmhouse

Sw Silvermist Living Room

Sw Silvermist Living Room

@purmortplantation

SW Silvermist living room interior

SW Silvermist living room interior

@steadyashgoes

2 Bathroom Photos

In the bathroom, Silvermist brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Silvermist Bathroom

Silvermist Bathroom

@purmortplantation

Bathroom

Bathroom

@the.backwards.farmhouse

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#B0B8B2
RGB176, 184, 178
HSL135° 5% 71%
CMYK4 0 3 28
CIE LabL: 74.0 a: -3.9 b: 2.1
XYZX: 43.08 Y: 46.73 Z: 48.86
Strip281 pos. C1