Ashland Slate 1608 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6A6E73, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High-Speed Steel from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A6E73 · 1608
Ashland Slate
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ashland Slate Technical Profile
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Ashland Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ashland Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAshland Slate
Nearly identical
ValsparHigh-Speed Steel
High-Speed Steel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charcoal Coast
PPG
Nearly identical
Antique Tin
Behr
Nearly identical
Backwater
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Draw Your Sword
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dusty Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ashland Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ashland Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashland Slate are High-Speed Steel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Charcoal Coast by PPG (a near-identical match), Crucible by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ashland Slate'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 Ashland Slate?
Ashland Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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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.