Silver Screen → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for PPG Silver Screen (PPG0997-2), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Silver Screen
If you love PPG Silver Screen 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 PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Silver Screen (PPG0997-2) is a medium gray with cool silver-gray undertones. A cool, silvery light gray. Clean and modern with a polished quality. The silver character gives it a more refined feel than most grays. PPG's popular choice for contemporary bathrooms and bedrooms. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 58) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Silver Screen 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 Silverplate (SW 7649) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Silverplate is the closest SW match. Both have that cool, silvery gray quality. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Silver Screen
Silverplate is the closest SW match. Both have that cool, silvery gray quality.
| Silver Screen | Silverplate | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58 | 53 |
| Hex | #CDCBC7 | #C4C2BE |
| Undertone | Cool Silver-Gray | Cool Silver-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Silver Screen has cool silver-gray undertones. A cool, silvery light gray. Clean and modern with a polished quality. The silver character gives it a more refined feel than most grays. PPG's popular choice for contemporary bathrooms and bedrooms.
Silverplate has cool silver-gray undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with cool, silvery undertones. Clean and contemporary without feeling cold. More neutral than many grays.
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 Screen in Your Room
The silver quality shows best in rooms with natural light. Under warm light, it reads as a balanced gray. Under cool light, the silver character is more apparent. Clean and sophisticated.
Silverplate in Your Room
Reads as a clean, modern gray in most rooms. The silver quality makes it feel polished and refined. Pairs well with both warm and cool accent colors.
LRV and Brightness
Silver Screen has an LRV of 58, while Silverplate has an LRV of 53. 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 Screen
PPG recommends Silver Screen for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, office, living room. With an LRV of 58, 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.
Silverplate is recommended for: living room, bedroom, office, 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.
Silver Screen in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Silver Screen (PPG0997-2) is Silverplate (SW 7649) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Silverplate is the closest SW match. Both have that cool, silvery gray quality. 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 Screen is a PPG color with cool silver-gray undertones and an LRV of 58. Silverplate is a Sherwin Williams color with cool silver-gray undertones and an LRV of 53. With a Delta E of 3.4, 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 3.4, 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.