Silver Chain → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Silver Chain (1472), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Silver Chain
If you love Benjamin Moore Silver Chain but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Silver Chain (1472) is a medium gray with cool green-gray undertones. A light, cool gray with subtle green undertones. Clean and modern. More gray than Gray Owl, less blue than Stonington Gray. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 58.88) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Silver Chain and every Behr 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 Behr option is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Silver Drop is warmer. Silver Chain stays cooler. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Silver Chain
Silver Drop is warmer. Silver Chain stays cooler.
| Silver Chain | Silver Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58.88 | 61 |
| Hex | #CFCCC6 | #CFCBC3 |
| Undertone | Cool Green-Gray | Warm Gray-Beige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Silver Chain has cool green-gray undertones. A light, cool gray with subtle green undertones. Clean and modern. More gray than Gray Owl, less blue than Stonington Gray.
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.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Silver Chain's cool green-gray quality may read differently than Silver Drop's warm gray-beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Silver Chain in Your Room
The green shows most in bright natural light. Under warm artificial light, it reads as a clean neutral gray. Very modern feeling.
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.
LRV and Brightness
Silver Chain has an LRV of 58.88, while Silver Drop has an LRV of 61. 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 Chain
Benjamin Moore recommends Silver Chain for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, hallway. With an LRV of 58.88, this is a medium 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.
Silver Drop is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Silver Chain (1472) is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Silver Drop is warmer. Silver Chain stays cooler. 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 Chain is a Benjamin Moore color with cool green-gray undertones and an LRV of 58.88. Silver Drop is a Behr color with warm gray-beige undertones and an LRV of 61. With a Delta E of 4.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 4.8, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.