Volcanic Ash 4009-1 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #545B60, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Secretreg from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #545B60 · 4009-1
Volcanic Ash
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Volcanic Ash Technical Profile
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Volcanic Ash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Volcanic Ash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparVolcanic Ash
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDeep Secretreg
Deep Secretreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Steel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
City Rain
Behr
Nearly identical
Moody Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Charcoal Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gravity
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Volcanic Ash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Volcanic Ash
#545B60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C608B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Volcanic Ash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Volcanic Ash 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Volcanic Ash.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Volcanic Ash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Volcanic Ash have?
Volcanic Ash by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Volcanic Ash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Volcanic Ash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Volcanic Ash are Deep Secretreg by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Steel by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), City Rain by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Volcanic Ash'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 Volcanic Ash?
Volcanic Ash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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 Volcanic Ash's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.