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Last Updated on August 20, 2026 by Cate
Benjamin Moore Silver Satin OC-26 is a soft off-white paint color with subtle gray undertones that create a clean, airy, and sophisticated look. It offers more depth than a crisp white while remaining bright enough to make rooms feel open and spacious. Silver Satin works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and whole-house color palettes, pairing effortlessly with cool grays, warm woods, natural stone, and crisp white trim for a timeless, elegant finish.
WHAT COLOR IS SILVER SATIN?
Silver Satin is considered a white paint color. I’d say it was somewhere along the lines of an off-white paint color. If you were to look at the color of the paint deck, you would see that it’s not bright white like Chantilly Lace. It has a bit more saturation or color to it. It may even look like a very light shade of silvery gray.
Keep in mind that the colors that are in the paint deck are not 100% accurate. They are swatches dyed to look like the paint color. Yes, they are very close to the paint color, but again, they are not 100% accurate.
This is why I always suggest getting a sample of the actual paint. It allows you to see the true paint color.
STATS
- AKA SILVER SATIN 856
- LRV: 74.9
- CIE-L*Ch(ab) = 89.184 3.729 98.158°
- HUE FAMILY: Yellow
- COLOR COLLECTIONS: Off White Collection, Best Selling Paint Colors
SLIVER SATIN’S LRV
Silver Satin has an LRV of 74.9.
LRV, or Light Reflectance Value, is a scale used by design professionals to measure the amount of light that is reflected from and/or absorbed by a surface. The scale range is 0 to 100, with 0 being absolute black and 100 being pure white.
A great article to read to learn more about LRV is Light Reflectance Value: What Do Those Numbers Mean?
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IS SILVER SATIN WARM OR COOL?
Benjamin Moore’s Silver Satin is considered to be a warm paint color. Remember that lighting plays a large role in how the color’s tone will look.
For example, in a north-facing room, you may find Silver Satin shows more gray tones and looks grayed out.
In a south-facing room, it will look less gray and a bit warmer.
I find that comparing two colors always helps with figuring out the tone of a paint color. For Example, if you compare Silver Satin to Edgecomb Gray, you can see that Edgecomb Gray is a bit warmer.
WHAT UNDERTONES DOES SILVER SATIN HAVE?
The question regarding undertones is always one of the trickiest questions to answer.
Undertones are subjective. What you see in your room under your lighting isn’t what someone else will see in their room with their lighting.
That said, I’ve seen Silver Satin show a bit of purple or lavender, and I’ve also seen it look like a light neutral gray.
Unbalanced lighting can bring out the undertones or color shifts in a paint color.
The only way to know what undertones or colors Silver Satin will show is by testing a paint sample in your home. It’s the easiest way to see how a color will perform for you, and it takes the guesswork out of the paint selection process.
Don’t let that stop you from testing out this fantastic color. It is a fabulous, very light gray that deserves a shot.
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DOES SILVER SATIN LOOK PURPLE?
Yes, Silver Satin can sometimes possibly flash purple.
But wait.
It’s not a purple paint color. We already established that. However, here’s the thing: what it looks like on your walls depends on the lighting, fixed elements, and decor color in your room.
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS AND LIGHTING
Lighting is one of the most important factors in how a paint color will look.
It plays a large role in how you will perceive a color. For this reason, it’s a good idea to understand the lighting situation and the cardinal direction of the room you are choosing the right paint color for.
NORTH-FACING ROOMS – Light in North-facing rooms comes off cooler and somewhat bluish. Lighter colors will appear more muted, while bolder colors will show up, or appear sounder.
SOUTH-FACING ROOMS – South-facing rooms tend to have consistently bright light throughout the day. Warm and cool tones work with south-facing light. This light intensifies colors, so darker colors will seem a bit brighter while softer colors will appear to look like they are gleaming.
EAST-FACING ROOMS – East-facing rooms have the brightest light in the mornings, with a yellow-orange tone. If you’ll use an east-facing room mainly in the evenings, a warm palette can help balance the lack of natural light.
WEST-FACING ROOMS – West-facing rooms have the most favorable light in the early evening. Warmer tones might seem overwhelming because of the red-orange light they cast. However, if the room is used mainly in the mornings, the colors won’t appear as strong as they would in the evening.
Always consider lighting when choosing a paint color. But don’t forget the other elements that influence how a paint color may look. This includes fixed elements like cabinetry, flooring, tiles, etc., as well as the decor colors you choose for your home.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SAMPLE?
I’m an advocate for testing and sampling paint colors. I wholeheartedly feel like it’s a sure-fire way to see how a paint color will look in a room. I feel as though many people brush over this step in the painting process, and I think it’s wildly insane.
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WHERE TO USE SILVER SATIN?
LIVING ROOM
The living room is the perfect place to use Silver Satin.
You can see how the color looks like a soft gray in this living room. It’s so sleek yet inviting.
Rachel @Rachelnate_renovate on Instagram painted her walls. The color brightens up the room beautifully.
IS SILVER SATIN A GOOD PAINT COLOR FOR THE EXTERIOR?
Yes, Benjamin Moore Silver Satin is a good exterior color. As you can see below, Lauren @michelmanor on Instagram painted her home’s exterior with it. It looks like a beautiful white.
Here’s the thing with near neutrals like Silver Satin: They struggle to stand up to direct sunlight and tend to wash out. That’s why Silver Satin looks white in the picture.
I don’t find anything wrong with that as long as you are aware of it.
A paint color with more depth to it has a better chance of standing up to the sun. For example, a paint color like Stonington Gray or Coventry Gray. It has good depth. It will still look lighter in the direct sun; however, it won’t wash out as much as a near neutral.
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WHAT IS THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS EQUIVALENT TO BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER SATIN?
SW 7014 EIDER WHITE
LRV 73
According to the spectral data, these two paint colors are similar. But if you were to just look at the two side by side on the computer, you’d say they are not alike.
That’s because the colors on the computer screen don’t accurately represent the true paint colors.
They are actually quite similar colors. The only difference is that Edier White is possibly a tad bit warmer. If you like one, you will probably like the other.
I know what you are thinking. Can’t I just color match with Sherwin Williams paint? Yes, you can, but proceed with caution.
Paint manufacturers use different formulas to create their paint colors, so if you try to color match, the colors won’t precisely match. If you are feeling brave enough to try it, I HIGHLY suggest starting with a small sample can.
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WHAT IS THE BEST TRIM COLOR TO USE?
The most common paint color for trim is white. People gravitate towards it. Why? Well, because white goes with everything. It makes sense.
Some of the best white paint colors to coordinate with Silver Satin, in my opinion, are Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White, White Dove, Chantilly Lace, and Simply White. I find that they all work very well as a trim color.
If you want to try something a bit different, you can go for a darker gray trim. A color like BM Sterling Silver would be a great choice.
Trim doesn’t always have to be white; do what makes you happy!
READ MORE: THE BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS FOR TRIM
BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER SATIN PAINT COLOR PALETTES
Soft & Serene Neutrals
For a calm, sophisticated look
- Trim/Doors: Chantilly Lace (OC-65) – crisp, clean white
- Accent Wall: Classic Gray (OC-23) – subtle and slightly warmer
- Cabinets/Furniture: Revere Pewter (HC-172) – warm greige
- Accent Decor: Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) – muted taupe-gray
Perfect for: Scandinavian, minimalist, or transitional interiors.
Cool & Crisp Contrast
For a light and airy feel with subtle contrast
- Trim/Doors: Decorator’s White (CC-20) – clean, modern white
- Accent Wall: Stonington Gray (HC-170) – cooler gray with blue undertones
- Cabinets/Details: Coventry Gray (HC-169) – sleek, mid-tone gray
- Accent Decor: Smoke (2122-40) – soft blue-gray
Perfect for: Contemporary, modern farmhouse, or coastal styles.
Warm & Inviting
Adds a touch of coziness and softness
- Trim/Doors: White Dove (OC-17) – creamy, warm white
- Accent Wall: Pale Oak (OC-20) – warm, taupe-like off-white
- Cabinets/Furniture: Pashmina (AF-100) – warm greige
- Accent Decor: Soft Chamois (OC-13) – creamy and neutral
Perfect for: Traditional, cozy cottage, or boho chic interiors.
BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER SATIN VS BALBOA MIST
- Balboa Mist has an LRV of 65.53
- Both colors Benjamin Moore colors are from the yellow hue family
- Balboa Mist is a light, pale shade of gray
- SS is lighter than Balboa Mist
- Balboa Mist is more saturated
BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER SATIN VS CLASSIC GRAY
- Classic Gray has an LRV of 73.67
- both colors are from the yellow hue family
- Silver Satin is not lighter than Classic Gray
- Classic Gray has a bit more saturation to it.
- Classic Gray is the warmer of the two
BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER SATIN VS PAPER WHITE
- Paper White has an LRV of 74.41
- Paper White is from the green-yellow hue family
- Silver Satin is a tad bit warmer
- Paper White is lighter
- SS has a tiny bit more saturation.
- Paper White has a bit of a gray-blue feel
BENJAMIN MOORE CALM VS SILVER SATIN
- Calm has an LRV of 75.83
- Both colors are from the yellow hue family
- Calm is the lighter paint color of the two
- Silver Satin has more saturation.
- Calm can look almost like a lavender white.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Benjamin Moore’s Silver Satin is yet another absolutely fabulous paint color. It’s light, bright, and airy. It has an elegant sleekness to it but is also warm and inviting. I don’t know, but it sounds like this is a paint color that has it all.
Now, of course, it won’t be the perfect paint color for everyone. If you are fearful of any sort of purple/lavender flashes, this may not be the one for you. But I say, you never know how it will truly look until you sample it.
Sampling paint colors is the only way to see how a paint color will react in your space. You never know; you may think Silver Satin isn’t for you, but if you sample it and love it, then you could have missed out on the perfect paint color.
The moral of the story is sample, sample, sample those paint colors.
Overall, I like Silver Satin. It’s a beautiful silvery white that stands out. It’s one to look at.
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