Silver Drop → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Silver Drop (PPU18-07), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Silver Drop
If you love Behr Silver Drop but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Silver Drop (PPU18-07) is a light gray with warm gray-beige undertones. A versatile light gray with warm beige undertones. Neither too warm nor too cool, it sits in comfortable neutral territory. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 61) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Silver Drop and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) with a Delta E of 3.2, which is a "good match" level match. Agreeable Gray is the closest SW match. Very similar warmth and lightness. Both are crowd-pleasing greiges. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Silver Drop
Agreeable Gray is the closest SW match. Very similar warmth and lightness. Both are crowd-pleasing greiges.
| Silver Drop | Agreeable Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 61 | 60 |
| Hex | #CFCBC3 | #D1CBC1 |
| Undertone | Warm Gray-Beige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Gray | Greige |
Repose Gray is also an excellent match. Slightly more purple lean but very close in overall character.
| Silver Drop | Repose Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 61 | 58 |
| Hex | #CFCBC3 | #CCC7C1 |
| Undertone | Warm Gray-Beige | Warm Purple-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Silver Drop has warm gray-beige undertones. A versatile light gray with warm beige undertones. Neither too warm nor too cool, it sits in comfortable neutral territory.
Agreeable Gray has warm greige undertones. The quintessential greige. Balanced between gray and beige with warm undertones that keep it from feeling cold. One of the most popular paint colors in America for good reason.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Silver Drop in Your Room
Reads as a light warm gray in most conditions. In very warm light, the beige undertone becomes more visible. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice.
Agreeable Gray in Your Room
Remarkably adaptable across lighting conditions. In bright light, the gray side shows more. In dim or warm light, the beige warmth comes forward. Works in virtually any room.
LRV and Brightness
Silver Drop has an LRV of 61, while Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Silver Drop
Behr recommends Silver Drop for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 61, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Agreeable Gray is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Agreeable Gray in the same rooms you planned for Silver Drop.
Silver Drop in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Silver Drop (PPU18-07) is Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) with a Delta E of 3.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Agreeable Gray is the closest SW match. Very similar warmth and lightness. Both are crowd-pleasing greiges. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Silver Drop is a Behr color with warm gray-beige undertones and an LRV of 61. Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 60. With a Delta E of 3.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.2, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.