ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ashland Slate (1608) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 15.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #696D72 |
| RGB | 105, 109, 114 |
| HSL | 213°, 4%, 43% |
About Ashland Slate
Ashland Slate (1608) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 15, Ashland Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Ashland Slate read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Trout Gray (2124-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ashland Slate changes with the light
Ashland Slate has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Ashland Slate has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Ashland Slate will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Ashland Slate close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Ashland Slate looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Ashland Slate in real homes
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Ashland Slate equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Ashland Slate questions
What undertone does Ashland Slate have?
Ashland Slate has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Ashland Slate read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Ashland Slate a light or dark color?
Ashland Slate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Ashland Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Ashland Slate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ashland Slate?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ashland Slate's undertone.
Where does Ashland Slate work best?
Ashland Slate works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 15, Ashland Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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