Ashen 447-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #655C58, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oswego Tea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #655C58 · 447-6DB
Ashen
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ashen Technical Profile
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Ashen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ashen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAshen
Nearly identical
PPGOswego Tea
Oswego Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Manor House
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hunting Boots
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smokescreen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gardeners Soil
Behr
Very similar
Tobacco Incense
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ashen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashen
#655C58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#908760
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashen 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Ashen.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ashen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashen have?
Ashen by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Ashen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ashen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashen are Oswego Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Manor House by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hunting Boots by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ashen'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 Ashen?
Ashen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ashen's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.