ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dash of Pepper (1554) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Salon Drab (No.290). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 14.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #726859 |
| RGB | 114, 104, 89 |
| HSL | 36°, 12%, 40% |
About Dash of Pepper
Dash of Pepper (1554) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 14, Dash of Pepper absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dash of Pepper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Cabin Fever (1540), it's lighter.
How Dash of Pepper changes with the light
Dash of Pepper 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
Dash of Pepper will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dash of Pepper 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 Dash of Pepper from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dash of Pepper will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dash of Pepper in real homes
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Dash of Pepper 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Pantalon (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dash of Pepper questions
What undertone does Dash of Pepper have?
Dash of Pepper has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dash of Pepper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dash of Pepper a light or dark color?
Dash of Pepper has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Dash of Pepper absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dash of Pepper in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Salon Drab No.290 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dash of Pepper?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Dash of Pepper's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dash of Pepper work best?
Dash of Pepper works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Dash of Pepper absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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