Swatchd
Sign inGet started
MinimalistSouth-Facing

Silver Streak

Benjamin Moore · 2119-40

The Analysis

Silver Streak is a mid-tone grey that provides a grounded, stable atmosphere. With an LRV of 19.59, it absorbs a significant amount of light, meaning it will make a space feel cozy and intimate rather than bright or airy.

It functions best as a sophisticated wall color in rooms where you want to create a moody, tailored look. Because it is darker, it excels at making large rooms feel less cavernous or adding depth to a home office or bedroom.

LRV 20

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the traditional look of older period homes. Its sleek, neutral profile aligns with contemporary design trends that favor clean lines and monochromatic palettes.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyBlue

How to Use It

Pair this with warm wood tones like walnut or oak to balance the coolness of the grey. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp, high-contrast look, while brushed brass adds a touch of necessary warmth.

The Mood

This color promotes a sense of focus and calm, making it ideal for spaces where you want to reduce visual noise. It feels clean and professional without being cold, providing a steady, reliable backdrop for daily life.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Smoke Gray

    Benjamin Moore · 2120-40

  • Grey Splendor

    Dulux

  • Liquid Mercury

    Behr · N510-5

  • Eclipse

    Benjamin Moore · 2132-40

  • Elephant Gray

    Valspar · 4006-2A

  • Wolf Gray

    Benjamin Moore · 2127-40

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
  • 2700K
  • 3500K
  • 4000K
  • 5500K