Ascot Blue 90BG 41/040 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A5ABB3, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nickel from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5ABB3 · 90BG 41/040
Ascot Blue
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ascot Blue Technical Profile
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Ascot Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ascot Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAscot Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNickel
Nickel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bethel Corner
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cystern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dusky Mood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sensual Silver
Kilz
Very similar
Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Intercoastal Gray
Behr
Very similar
A Month of Sundays
Valspar
Very similar
Baby Seal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ascot Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ascot Blue
#A5ABB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ascot Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ascot Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Ascot Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ascot Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ascot Blue have?
Ascot Blue by PPG 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 Ascot Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ascot Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ascot Blue are Nickel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silver Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bethel Corner by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ascot Blue'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 Ascot Blue?
Ascot Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.4, 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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Why Ascot Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.