Cool Ashes N520-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #899D9D, 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.
Ref. #899D9D · N520-4
Cool Ashes
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Ashes Technical Profile
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Cool Ashes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Ashes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCool Ashes
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Grass Field
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Star
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Café Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Cape Cod Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Ashes
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cool Ashes.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Ashes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Ashes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Ashes are Blue Grass Field by PPG (a near-identical match), Sea Star by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Delft by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Ashes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.