Ref. #6A6E73 · 1608
Ashland Slate
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ashland Slate Technical Profile
What color is Ashland Slate? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #6A6E73. Colors similar to Ashland Slate include Valspar High-Speed Steel, Valspar Crucible, Behr Antique Tin. Ashland Slate has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Ashland Slate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Ashland Slate pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Ashland Slate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ashland Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashland Slate
#6A6E73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7370A0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashland Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashland 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 Ashland 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.
Ashland Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashland Slate have?
Ashland Slate by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Ashland Slate from other brands?
The closest matches are High-Speed Steel by Valspar (#6B6E71), Crucible by Valspar (#6B7177), Antique Tin by Behr (#6E7174). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ashland Slate?
Ashland Slate has an LRV of 15.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Ashland 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 Ashland Slate's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.