Ash Gray by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ash Gray

47%LRV Value
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Ash Gray DEC751 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C1B5A9, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smokestack from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ash Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#C1B5A9
RGB193, 181, 169
LRV47.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Ash Gray in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsAsh Gray
Nearly identical
BehrSmokestack

Smokestack

Behr

Nearly identical

Versatile Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mortar and Pestle

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gallery Grey

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stone Harbor Greige

PPG

Nearly identical

North

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Staccato Mauve

Kilz

Nearly identical

Thistle Gray

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Castellina

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ash Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ash Gray

#C1B5A9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ash Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Doeskin

Complement

Beach Water

Ash Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Spruce Woods

Pop

Outlawed Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Wine Tasting

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Day in the Shade

Pop

Walker Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Ash Gray.

Faux Bois

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR15

#C0B6AB

Naturally-Sourced

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR24

#BDB6A6

Natural Process

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR23

#BBB5A9

Reclaimed Wood

Dunn-Edwards · DET625

#BAB6AB

Pewter Patter

Dunn-Edwards · DET627

#BAB4A6

Dove'S Cry

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR18

#B8B1A9

More beige colors from other brands

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

Olivaster Tan

Dutch Boy · 323-2DB

#C2B695

Prairie Grass

Sherwin-Williams · 7546

#B1A38E

Garden Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 7736

#B1A584

Buried In Sand

Kilz · RK150

#CDC2B6

Cathedral Spire

Dutch Boy · 423-2DB

#C1BCA7

Stone Hearth

Hirshfield's · 0364

#D0C6A9

Ash Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ash Gray have?
Ash Gray by Dunn-Edwards 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 Ash Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ash Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ash Gray are Smokestack by Behr (a near-identical match), Versatile Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mortar and Pestle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ash Gray'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 Ash Gray?
Ash Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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