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Dash of Pepper

15%LRV Value
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Dash of Pepper 1554 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #73695A, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carlton Clay from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dash of Pepper Technical Profile

HEX Code#73695A
RGB115, 105, 90
LRV14.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Dash of Pepper in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreDash of Pepper
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCarlton Clay

Carlton Clay

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Brainstorm Bronze

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Twilight Taupe

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Granite

PPG

Nearly identical

Grey Locks

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Groundbreaking

Valspar

Nearly identical

Whiskey Barrel

Behr

Very similar

Smoked Oak Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Hitching Post

Kilz

Very similar

Beige Grey

RAL

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dash of Pepper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dash of Pepper

#73695A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#949967

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dash of Pepper

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Secluded Green

Complement

Andes Summit

Dash of Pepper Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More gray colors from other brands

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

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Improbable

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White Rapids

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#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

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#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Dash of Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dash of Pepper have?
Dash of Pepper by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Dash of Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dash of Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dash of Pepper are Carlton Clay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fair Fieldstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Brainstorm Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dash of Pepper'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 Dash of Pepper?
Dash of Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.5, 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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