Silver Sword → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for PPG Silver Sword (PPG0997-3-2), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Silver Sword
If you love PPG Silver Sword but need a Valspar 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 Valspar, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Silver Sword (PPG0997-3-2) is a medium gray with cool silver gray undertones. A cool, silvery gray. Named for the gleaming blade. Clean and sharp. PPG's most popular neutral mid-tone gray. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 40) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Silver Sword and every Valspar 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 good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Silver Sword. Warm Pewter (VR084F) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Warm Pewter is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Silver Sword
Warm Pewter is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
| Silver Sword | Warm Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 40 | 40 |
| Hex | #B7B6B2 | #B7B4AE |
| Undertone | Cool Silver Gray | Warm Pewter Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Silver Sword has cool silver gray undertones. A cool, silvery gray. Named for the gleaming blade. Clean and sharp. PPG's most popular neutral mid-tone gray.
Warm Pewter has warm pewter gray undertones. A warm, pewter-toned gray. Named for the warm quality of aged pewter. Between Gravity and Tempered Gray in depth.
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 Sword's cool silver gray quality may read differently than Warm Pewter's warm pewter gray 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 Sword in Your Room
Cool and clean. Neutral in all conditions.
Warm Pewter in Your Room
Warm and balanced. A reliable warm mid-tone gray.
LRV and Brightness
Silver Sword has an LRV of 40, while Warm Pewter has an LRV of 40. 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 Sword
PPG recommends Silver Sword for: bathroom, bedroom, office, hallway, living room. With an LRV of 40, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Warm Pewter is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, 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 Sword in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Silver Sword (PPG0997-3-2) is Warm Pewter (VR084F) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Warm Pewter is the closest Valspar option. Very close match. 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 Sword is a PPG color with cool silver gray undertones and an LRV of 40. Warm Pewter is a Valspar color with warm pewter gray undertones and an LRV of 40. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar 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.