Ashen 1023-3 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9BFB2, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hearthstone from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C9BFB2 · 1023-3
Ashen
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ashen Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9BFB2
RGB201, 191, 178
Estimated LRV52.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Ashen
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
#C7BEB2
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Penthouse View
Behr
#CABFB3
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Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CABFB0
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Hearthstone
Vista Paint
#C5BCB0
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High Sierra
Sherwin-Williams
#C8C0B3
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Buried In Sand
Kilz
#CDC2B6
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Bluffwood
Dutch Boy
#C8BFB5
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Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
#C8BDB2
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Soft Pelican
Valspar
#CDC2B2
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Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
#CCBFB3
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Colors That Work With Ashen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashen
#C9BFB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashen
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashen Room Palettes
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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
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Ashen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashen have?
Ashen by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ashen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashen are Hearthstone by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Penthouse View by Behr (a close digital match), Annapolis Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 52.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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