Silver Strand
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7057
Silver Strand is a soft gray with green and blue moving quietly underneath, a muted coastal neutral that became widely known through farmhouse renovation projects. It delivers a hint of color while still functioning as a gray, which makes it easy on bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms. It is grayer and quieter than Sea Salt, with less of that color's dramatic shifting.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Stonington Gray HC-170 (#CACBC5) · Sleigh Bells 1480 (#CBCFC9) · Arctic Gray 1577 (#C9CFC9)
Farrow & Ball: Blanc De Chine No. 9814 (#CDD1C7) · Cornforth White No. 228 (#CFCBC4) · Cromarty No. 285 (#CACCC0)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Pearl Gray SW 0052 (#CBCEC5) · Aloof Gray SW 6197 (#C9C9C0) · Passive SW 7064 (#CBCCC9)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Silver Strand?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Silver Strand SW 7057 is #C8CBC4. In RGB that is 200, 203, 196. Use these values to reproduce Silver Strand in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Silver Strand?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Silver Strand is Stonington Gray HC-170 (#CACBC5). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Silver Strand warm or cool?
Silver Strand is a cool gray with soft green-blue undertones. It reads grayest in bright neutral light and lets the green-blue surface in shade or at dusk. At an LRV of approximately 59, it keeps rooms light and breathable. It is a gentle way to introduce color to a gray-loving client, and it pairs naturally with white trim, pale oak, and matte black or nickel hardware.
Why does Silver Strand look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #C8CBC4 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Silver Strand have?
Silver Strand has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 59, meaning it reflects about 59% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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