Wood Ash N360-5A is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #848178, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Smoke from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #848178 · N360-5A
Wood Ash
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wood Ash Technical Profile
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Wood Ash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wood Ash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWood Ash
Nearly identical
ValsparMountain Smoke
Mountain Smoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tweed Coat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Metal Fringe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fieldstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Going Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wildwood
Kilz
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweater Weather
PPG
Very similar
Niagara Valley
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wood Ash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wood Ash
#848178
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AC83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wood Ash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wood Ash 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 Wood Ash.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wood Ash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wood Ash have?
Wood Ash by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Wood Ash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wood Ash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wood Ash are Mountain Smoke by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tweed Coat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Metal Fringe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wood Ash'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 Wood Ash?
Wood Ash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Wood Ash's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.