Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Ashes |
| SKU | UL260-9 |
| Hex | #B7B4AE |
| RGB | 183, 180, 174 |
| HSL | 40°, 6%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Ashes
Ashes sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ashes is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Ashes within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B7B4AE in HSL space. Pair Ashes with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Ashes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ashes from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr UL260-9 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ashes
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ashes is Sensible Hue (SW 6198) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ashes
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ashes is La Paloma Gray (1551). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order La Paloma Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full La Paloma Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ashes
Valspar's nearest match is Michigan Avenue (T571), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Michigan Avenue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ashes
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ashes is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ashes
At Glidden, the closest color to Ashes is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ashes
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ashes is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ashes
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ashes is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ashes
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Blowin' In the Wind swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ashes
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ashes is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ashes
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Ashes is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ashes
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ashes is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ashes
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quincy Granite (H0143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ashes
At Rodda, the closest color to Ashes is Stone Fence (R026) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ashes
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Ashes is Tailored (C2-958). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Tailored and you'll get the same color. See the full Tailored swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ashes
Clare has no exact twin of Ashes. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ashes
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Ashes is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ashes
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Ashes. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ashes
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ashes is Rand Moon (0532) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rand Moon swatch →