ColorplanBenjamin Moore Burnt Ember (CSP-120) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 14.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6A6967 |
| RGB | 106, 105, 103 |
| HSL | 40°, 1%, 41% |
About Burnt Ember
Burnt Ember (CSP-120) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 14, Burnt Ember absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Burnt Ember stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Overcoat (CC-544); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Burnt Ember changes with the light
Burnt Ember is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Burnt Ember will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Burnt Ember will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Burnt Ember from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Burnt Ember looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Burnt Ember in real homes
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Burnt Ember 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 2.7
Also close: Web Gray (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Graphic Charcoal (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Burnt Ember questions
What undertone does Burnt Ember have?
Burnt Ember is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Burnt Ember stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Burnt Ember a light or dark color?
Burnt Ember has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Burnt Ember absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Burnt Ember in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Burnt Ember?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Burnt Ember's undertone.
Where does Burnt Ember work best?
Burnt Ember works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Burnt Ember absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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