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Ashwood Gray
63%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ashwood Gray Technical Profile
What color is Ashwood Gray? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BAD4DB. Colors similar to Ashwood Gray include Vista Paint Seaside Pleasure, Behr Icicles, Vista Paint Hatteras Haze. Ashwood Gray has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Ashwood Gray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Ashwood Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ashwood Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashwood Gray
#BAD4DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8590AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashwood Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashwood Gray 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 Ashwood Gray.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ashwood Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashwood Gray have?
Ashwood Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Ashwood Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Seaside Pleasure by Vista Paint (#B9D4DB), Icicles by Behr (#BCD5DB), Hatteras Haze by Vista Paint (#B8D0D7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ashwood Gray?
Ashwood Gray has an LRV of 62.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ashwood Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.