Ref. #585A5B · CW-685
Ambler Slate
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ambler Slate Technical Profile
What color is Ambler Slate? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #585A5B. Colors similar to Ambler Slate include PPG Zombie, Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn, PPG Knight's Armor. Ambler Slate has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Ambler Slate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Ambler Slate is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Ambler Slate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ambler Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ambler Slate
#585A5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C648A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ambler Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ambler Slate 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ambler Slate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ambler Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ambler Slate have?
Ambler Slate by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Ambler Slate from other brands?
The closest matches are Zombie by PPG (#595A5C), Peppercorn by Sherwin-Williams (#585858), Knight's Armor by PPG (#5C5D5D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ambler Slate?
Ambler Slate has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Ambler Slate
Related Reading
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 Ambler Slate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.