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Benjamin Moore Silver Pine AC-21

Silver Pine

Benjamin Moore

AC-21

About Silver Pine by Benjamin Moore

Silver Pine AC-21 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 15% and hue near 159° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 15%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #5a7169

RGB: 90, 113, 105

Hue159°

Saturation11%

Lightness40%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Silver Pine from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Silver Pine looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Silver Pine AC-21 a warm or cool color?
Silver Pine by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Silver Pine?
Silver Pine sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 159°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Silver Pine?
Brightness is about 15%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 159°. The hex value is #5a7169. The RGB value is 90, 113, 105.
Is Silver Pine better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Silver Pine has brightness around 15%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Silver Pine?
You can match Silver Pine with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Silver Pine work best in a home?
Silver Pine works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Silver Pine compare to a pure white paint?
Silver Pine is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Silver Pine in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Silver Pine in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Silver Pine. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Silver Pine. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.