Benjamin Moore Silver Satin + 23 Real Life Homes That Use It

Read all about Silver Satin by Benjamin Moore, plus see 23 real homes that use it!

Today we’re going to talk about Silver Satin by Benjamin Moore, (OC-26). I’m excited to dive into this one, because the name may not be immediately obvious as to what color it actually is.

Silver Satin Benjamin Moore a soft, grayish off-white, and is part of Benjamin Moore’s Off-White Color Collection. It plays the role of a white or neutral shade while having some warm grayness to it.

Because of this, it’s great for wall shades and lends a perfectly subtle amount of contrast against white trims. In some lighting, it can give off a beautiful, silvery iridescence.

What color is Silver Satin Benjamin Moore (shade OC-26)?

Silver Satin Benjamin Moore is a grayish off-white that leans warm but has slight purple undertones. It is decidedly an off-white, neutral shade, but it has enough translucent gray to it to make it its own unique color.

Is Silver Satin Benjamin Moore warm or cool?

Silver Satin Benjamin Moore is a warm, gray off-white with some purple undertones to it. Because of this, it has a slight silvery iridescence in some lighting. Silver Satin paint will appear warmer in south-facing rooms, and its grayness will show up in north-facing rooms.

LRV of BM Silver Satin Paint

First, here’s the “numerical” details, or the LRV:

SILVER SATIN LRV = 76.35

LRV = Light Reflectance Value: Rated 0-100 with 0 being pure black, and 100 being pure white. Lighter paint shades REFLECT more light from them and therefore have a HIGHER LRV, and vice versa for darker shades). Below, see Silver Satin (76.35) side by side with pure white (100):

BM Silver Satin Paint Compared to Other Colors

The LRV range of off-white shades is generally between 73-82. Silver Satin Benjamin Moore sits right in the middle of this range at 76.35. Can you believe there are 152 off-white colors in the BM Off-White collection?

Here’s what Ben Moore has to say about it: “Inherently sophisticated and endlessly versatile, the Off-White collection offers subtle nuances of whites that suit tranquil, serene environments as well as creates color-enhancing accents for dynamic spaces.”

Because there are so many off-white shades to sift through, it’s helpful to compare Silver Satin against a few other similar shades from Benjamin Moore to fully understand how it might work in your space.

Classic Gray vs Silver Satin

Classic Gray is by Benjamin Moore also considered an off-white. All of the characteristics that Silver Satin has seem to be slightly more exaggerated with Classic Gray. With an LRV of 74.78, it’s slightly darker than Silver Satin.

It’s also slightly warmer and appears to have more complex undertones. While it does have a little bit of the purple that Silver Satin has, it can also sneak in some warm pink and cool blue undertones depending on the lighting.

To the naked eye, Classic Gray appears to be a warm gray, almost greige, but it still sits within the range that classifies it as an off-white.

Here’s a full post about Classic Gray, along with images from 23 real homes that use it!

Silver Satin vs Gray Owl

Since Gray Owl has an LRV of 65.77, we’re now venturing out of off-white territory and into gray. Gray Owl, also by Benjamin Moore, sits right in the middle of warm and cool but is decidedly cooler than Silver Satin with some green undertones to it. 

Since Silver Satin has the slightest hint of gray and contrasts subtly with white, if you’re looking for a little bit more of that same body and interest, Gray Owl delivers.

Here’s an entire post about Gray Owl with plenty of examples and more information!

Pale Oak vs Silver Satin

Let’s swing over into the world of beige with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak. It’s noticeably warmer than Silver Satin, and with an LRV of 69.89, no longer in the off-white range. It’s a warm and creamy beige with some gray undertones and is sometimes considered a greige. In some lighting, you can almost pick out a hint of green undertones.

By the way, I wrote an entire post about Pale Oak with dozens of examples of how this shade looks.

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23 Real Life Homes Using BM Silver Satin

Let’s take a look at how Silver Satin looks in some real homes! Remember, this is just to give you an idea of if you might like the color. You’ll still need to go buy a small tester and swatch your walls to make sure!

Living Spaces Using Silver Satin Benjamin Moore

1. Silver Satin – A Benjamin Moore Neutral | Spectrum Paint

This sitting room features a palette of gray and beige decor, showing that Silver Satin plays well with both of these shades. It also adds a nice touch of contrast against the white trim.

2. Top 10 Benjamin Moore Light Neutrals | The Paint People

Here’s a simpler palette that’s clean and sophisticated. Silver Satin looks creamy and lovely against the white trim, doors, and fireplace, and allows black accents to pop.

3. Silver Satin 856 & OC 26 | The Home Colorsite

This photo from The Home Colorsite shows a similar concept as the one from The Paint People, but this room obviously has a lot more going on decor-wise. There are white trim and black accents to contrast with Silver Satin paint.

It also surprisingly works quite well with a beige sectional couch.

4. Living Room Decorating 101 | The DIY Playbook

Silver Satin Benjamin Moore offers a tiny hint of color and feels light and airy in this lovely home. It’s the perfect neutral backdrop that complements virtually any decor style and lets your favorite decor pieces stand out.

5. 11 Paint Colors Designers Pick for Their Own Homes | Bob Villa

In this space, Silver Satin paint is transformed by the light throughout the day. The designer, Julia Mack describes the shade as sophisticated and flexible and explains that the walls look white during the day but morph into taupe as daylight subsides.

Kitchens Using Silver Satin Benjamin Moore

6. Benjamin Moore Silver Satin | Decorpad

This kitchen from Decorpad proves that Silver Stain is the way to go if you’re looking for a little more depth and interest than just “white on white.”

The shade looks lovely on the kitchen cabinets and contrasts the white countertops and subway tile backsplash just ever so slightly.

7. A $220k House Flip | Pure Wow

Here’s another stunning example of Silver Satin paint on kitchen cabinets. It’s neutral enough to lay back and let the dramatic, marbled center island and gold hood range be the stars of the show.

8. My Home Paint Colors Warm Neutrals and Calming Blues | Saw Nail and Paint

I love this modern update on farmhouse-chic decor! A fresh, clean color palette with silver accents keep this kitchen looking light and bright. The only wall surface in this space is the small sliver above the cabinets, and Silver Satin is the right color for the job.

9. Silver Satin | 2 Cabinet Girls

A fresh coat of Silver Satin paint was all that was needed to brighten up the cabinets in this kitchen by 2 Cabinet Girls. Check out the before and after photos!

10. Blue Kitchen Island with Silestone Snowy Ibiza Countertops | Decorpad

I never would have guessed that the cabinets in this kitchen were off-white. This space looks so light and bright! I love the pairing of the light blue kitchen island and Silver Satin kitchen cabinets.

Bathrooms Using Silver Satin Benjamin Moore

11. Favorite Paint Colors of 2019 | Studio Envie

This bathroom from Studio Envie is absolutely beautiful! The combination of Silver Satin walls and Chantilly Lace trim plays perfectly with the light gray pattern of the mosaic floor tile.

The way the light streams in illuminates everything so softly, creating an absolutely serene spa vibe.

12. An Arts and Crafts Icon Reborn | Remodelista

This stunner of a bathroom is all about subtle touches. The clawfoot tub, hardwood floors, and wood slat walls and ceiling lend a historical feel to the space.

Silver Satin was a great choice for a soft, neutral canvas for the textured tiled walk-in shower and contrasts the dark wood flooring.

13. Renovated Home with Coastal Interiors | Home Bunch

I love when homes have a subtly coastal feel without going overboard on the theme. In coastal decor, seafoam green or light turquoise touches are a must, like on this bathroom vanity.

Silver Satin makes for a softer, neutral backdrop as opposed to pure white.

14. Paint Colors that Sell…and Those that Don’t | Jen Libutti Home

Benjamin Moore Silver Satin definitely looks gray in this cool-toned bathroom. It complements the stoneware tiled look of the lower wall and contrasts with the white bathtub and vanity cabinets.

Bedrooms Using Silver Satin Benjamin Moore

15. Spray Painting Affordable Sconces in the Bedroom | The DIY Playbook

This might be my favorite look for BM Silver Satin: a soft, dreamy, creamy off-white, paired with white trim and white and off-white furniture. The black picture frames and gold bedside sconces serve as accent pieces that pop.

16. Silver Satin Bedroom | Benjamin Moore

Here’s a rare chance to see Silver Satin as a wall color paired with a darker gray or greige trim. Silver Satin is such a chameleon color that it works!

This shade works especially well for smaller bedrooms because it brings an airiness that makes tight spaces feel bigger.

17. My Home: Interior Paint Colors | Finding Beauty Mom

This lovely bedroom feels like a Parisian flat. Silver Satin complements the high ceilings, making the space feel open and airy without the starkness of pure white. It contrasts with the white trim and works with the pale decor palette.

Dining Rooms Using Silver Satin Benjamin Moore

18. Saved Color Selections | Benjamin Moore

Again, Silver Satin wins at bringing a bright airiness to a space without being white-white. And again, it adds just the right amount of contrast to the white trim. It complements virtually any neutral color palette containing beige, off-white, and wood shades.

It’s lovely how this dining room feels so fresh and open, even with stately, vintage pieces like the chandelier, fireplace, and decor touches.

19. Silver Satin by Benjamin Moore | Style at Home

Here’s a great representation of how Silver Satin paint works in a space with vaulted ceilings.

In this post from Style at Home, designer Tara Fingold points out that it “adds a certain freshness to walls without being too white or too grey.” Agree one hundred percent, Tara!

More Spaces Using Silver Satin Benjamin Moore

20. Walls Silver Satin | Prime Coat Painting

It’s helpful to note that in spaces without direct natural light, Silver Satin tends to read more towards off-white with beige tendencies as opposed to a bright off-white. That’s very evident in this photo.

The shade really helps to break up the high wainscoting that surrounds this staircase.

21. Interior Design Ideas | Home Bunch

This lovely, lovely entryway plays with colors in such a beautiful way. Silver Satin paint on the walls adds a nice contrast to the white trim, complements the wood accents, and is neutral enough to let the colorful accents pop.

Note that above the staircase, there’s almost a greenish undertone peeking through in the paint shade.

22. Before & After: A 1960’s Boulder Home Gets a Modern Makeover | 5280

What to do to update a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace but avoid going the all-white look throughout a vaulted ceiling living space? You paint the fireplace white and use Benjamin Moore Silver Satin paint on the walls, of course!

I love the depth and dimension of the shade in this wonderful 1960s ranch-style home. It has a clean and modern look without feeling stark.

23. Princess Margaret Lottery Home | Claire Jefford

We all dream about this much storage in the laundry room, right? With practically every inch of wall space taken up by cabinet and closet doors, Silver Satin is a perfect, off-white color choice that pairs perfectly with the gray countertops, backsplash and floors.

Whether you’ve always known that off-white is the way to go for your home, or have been convinced for the first time, Benjamin Moore Silver Satin is a great choice.

Did you enjoy seeing 23 real-life homes using Silver Satin paint? Which room in your house would you use BM Silver Satin?

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