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Ashwood

68%LRV Value
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Ashwood OC-47 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBD8C9, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poseidon's Beard from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ashwood Technical Profile

HEX Code#DBD8C9
RGB219, 216, 201
LRV68.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Ashwood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Ashwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreAshwood
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPoseidon's Beard

Poseidon's Beard

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Veil Of Dusk

PPG

Nearly identical

Wishing Star

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Limestone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

September Fog

Valspar

Nearly identical

Oat Milk

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sandstone Cove

Behr

Nearly identical

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Bisque .05

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Salty Air

Kilz

Very similar

Zephyr Breeze

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ashwood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ashwood

#DBD8C9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ashwood

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Veil Of Dusk

Complement

Calamities

Ashwood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ashwood.

April Showers

Benjamin Moore · 1507

#DBDACA

Alaskan Skies

Benjamin Moore · 972

#DAD4C5

Edgecomb Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-173

#DAD4C5

Frosted Toffee

Benjamin Moore · 988

#DFD4C7

Pistachio Ice Cream

Benjamin Moore · CSP-815

#DBDABD

Hushed Hue

Benjamin Moore · 1520

#E3DFD0

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar · 2008-10A

#C8B9A9

Favorite Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 6157

#C1AE91

Woolen Sweater

Dutch Boy · 418-3DB

#C1AE91

Seedling

Behr · PPU9-09

#B8B396

Balanced Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 7037

#C0B2A2

Ashwood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ashwood have?
Ashwood by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ashwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ashwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashwood are Poseidon's Beard by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Veil Of Dusk by PPG (a near-identical match), Wishing Star by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ashwood'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 Ashwood?
Ashwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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