ColorplanBenjamin Moore Asphalt (CC-548) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 20.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7F7D77 |
| RGB | 127, 125, 119 |
| HSL | 45°, 3%, 48% |
About Asphalt
Asphalt (CC-548) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 21, Asphalt absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Asphalt's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Barnwood (CSP-115); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Asphalt changes with the light
Asphalt has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Asphalt will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Asphalt 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 Asphalt close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Asphalt will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Asphalt in real homes
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Asphalt 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Asphalt questions
What undertone does Asphalt have?
Asphalt has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Asphalt's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Asphalt a light or dark color?
Asphalt has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Asphalt absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Asphalt in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Asphalt?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Asphalt's undertone.
Where does Asphalt work best?
Asphalt works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 21, Asphalt absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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