Silver Satin (OC-26)
A very light warm gray with creamy silver undertones. Barely there color that reads as a warm off-white with gray sophistication.
About Benjamin Moore Silver Satin
Silver Satin (OC-26) is a gray from Benjamin Moore's collection with an LRV of 72.91 and warm silver-cream undertones. A very light warm gray with creamy silver undertones. Barely there color that reads as a warm off-white with gray sophistication.
With a light-to-medium LRV of 72.91, Silver Satin sits in a versatile sweet spot. It has enough depth to read as more than a white or off-white, adding real color and character to a room, while still reflecting enough light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. This is the range where most popular whole-house colors live, because they offer warmth and personality without making rooms feel smaller.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Silver Satin has an LRV of 72.91, placing it in the light range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Silver Satin has warm silver-cream undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A very light warm gray with creamy silver undertones. Barely there color that reads as a warm off-white with gray sophistication. Warm undertones like these pair naturally with other warm elements: honey-toned wood floors, brass and gold hardware, cream-colored textiles, and warm-toned furnishings. They can clash with strongly cool elements like icy blue accents or chrome fixtures, though the effect depends on the strength of the undertone.
Lighting Behavior
Almost white in bright rooms, with just enough gray to add depth. A refined, subtle choice for whole-house color.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Silver Satin with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Silver Satin
Benjamin Moore recommends Silver Satin for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room, bathroom.
Silver Satin is versatile enough to use as a whole-house color, providing a consistent, cohesive look as you move from room to room. Whole-house colors need to work in multiple lighting conditions and alongside various furnishings, which is why a balanced LRV (72.91) and manageable undertones are essential. Silver Satin handles this well.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Benjamin Moore Silver Satin from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Pure White is slightly warmer. Both are extremely light warm neutrals.
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Silver Drop has more gray. Silver Satin is lighter and creamier.
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These colors pair beautifully with Silver Satin for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Benjamin Moore Silver Satin is Pure White (SW 7005) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Pure White is slightly warmer. Both are extremely light warm neutrals. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Silver Satin has warm silver-cream undertones. A very light warm gray with creamy silver undertones. Barely there color that reads as a warm off-white with gray sophistication. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Silver Satin (OC-26) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.91, which puts it in the light range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 72.91, this is a light color that will keep rooms feeling bright and open.
Silver Satin leans warm. The warm silver-cream undertones give it a cozy, inviting quality. It pairs naturally with other warm elements like wood tones, brass hardware, and cream textiles. In north-facing rooms, the warmth is especially welcoming.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.