Cool Ashes N520-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #899D9D, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Grass Field from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #899D9D · N520-4
Cool Ashes
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Ashes Technical Profile
HEX Code#899D9D
RGB137, 157, 157
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Blue Grass Field
PPG
#8A9C9B
Close digital match
Sea Star
Benjamin Moore
#899F9F
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Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
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Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
#8B9FA0
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Valspar
#8B9C9B
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Farrow & Ball
#8B9D9B
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North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
#859C9C
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North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
#849C9D
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#869B97
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Colors That Work With Cool Ashes
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Ashes
#899D9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Ashes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Ashes Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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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Cool Ashes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Ashes have?
Cool Ashes by Behr has a neutral 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 Cool Ashes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Ashes are Blue Grass Field by PPG (a close digital match), Sea Star by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Delft by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Ashes?
Cool Ashes has a estimated lightness value of 29.0, 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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