Silverplate (SW 7649)
A balanced mid-tone gray with cool, silvery undertones. Clean and contemporary without feeling cold. More neutral than many grays.
About Sherwin Williams Silverplate
Silverplate (SW 7649) is a gray from Sherwin Williams's collection with an LRV of 53 and cool silver-gray undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with cool, silvery undertones. Clean and contemporary without feeling cold. More neutral than many grays.
At an LRV of 53, Silverplate is a medium-depth color with real presence on the wall. It will add noticeable color and warmth to a room, creating a more cocooning, intimate atmosphere than lighter colors. It works beautifully in rooms with good natural light, and can be used on accent walls in rooms where a full application might feel too enclosed. Pair it with a bright white trim color (LRV 85+) for clean contrast.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Silverplate has an LRV of 53, placing it in the medium 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
Silverplate has cool silver-gray 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 balanced mid-tone gray with cool, silvery undertones. Clean and contemporary without feeling cold. More neutral than many grays. Cool undertones like these pair naturally with other cool elements: gray-toned wood, chrome and silver hardware, white marble, and cool-toned textiles. They can feel disconnected from strongly warm elements like honey oak or brass, so consider your existing finishes before committing.
Lighting Behavior
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.
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 Silverplate with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Silverplate
Sherwin Williams recommends Silverplate for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Sherwin Williams Silverplate from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Stonington Gray is lighter and bluer. Silverplate has more depth and stays more neutral.
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Silver Drop is lighter and warmer. Silverplate has more depth and cooler undertones.
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These colors pair beautifully with Silverplate for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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. 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.
Silverplate (SW 7649) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53, which puts it in the medium range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 53, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Silverplate leans cool. The cool silver-gray undertones give it a crisp, fresh quality. It pairs well with chrome, silver, cool-toned wood, and white marble. In south-facing rooms with warm light, the cool undertones help keep the color from feeling too warm.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.