Ref. #6B6A68 · CSP-120
Burnt Ember
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Burnt Ember Technical Profile
What color is Burnt Ember? It's a deep neutral gray with the hex code #6B6A68. Colors similar to Burnt Ember include Dunn-Edwards Boat Anchor, MPC Shipyard Grey, MPC Vanadium Grey. Burnt Ember has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Burnt Ember creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Burnt Ember 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 Burnt Ember
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Ember
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Ember
#6B6A68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949C6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Ember
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt Ember 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 Burnt Ember.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnt Ember — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Ember have?
Burnt Ember by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Burnt Ember from other brands?
The closest matches are Boat Anchor by Dunn-Edwards (#6C6B6A), Shipyard Grey by MPC (#6A6866), Vanadium Grey by MPC (#6A6A67). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Burnt Ember?
Burnt Ember has an LRV of 14.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnt Ember's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.