Ashes UL260-9 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7B4AE, estimated LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is La Paloma Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B7B4AE · UL260-9
Ashes
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ashes Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7B4AE
RGB183, 180, 174
Estimated LRV45.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Warm Ashes
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Lamp Room Gray
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Colors That Work With Ashes
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashes
#B7B4AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashes
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashes Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ashes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashes have?
Ashes by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ashes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashes are La Paloma Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Candlestick Silver by PPG (a close digital match), San by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ashes's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ashes?
Ashes has a estimated lightness value of 45.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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