Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Ash Gray |
| SKU | DEC751 |
| Hex | #C1B5A9 |
| RGB | 193, 181, 169 |
| HSL | 30°, 16%, 71% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray
Ash Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ash Gray 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Ash Gray within Dunn-Edwards'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 #C1B5A9 in HSL space. Pair Ash Gray 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.
Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ash Gray 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 Dunn-Edwards DEC751 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ash Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ash Gray is Versatile Gray (SW 6072). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Versatile Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Versatile Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ash Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Ash Gray is Smokestack (N220-3). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Smokestack and you'll get the same color. See the full Smokestack swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ash Gray
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ash Gray. The nearest is Cosmopolitan (CSP-100) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmopolitan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ash Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Ash Gray is Gallery Grey (2006-10B). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.1 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Gallery Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Gallery Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ash Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ash Gray is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ash Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Ash Gray is Silver Dollar (PPG1022-3) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Dollar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ash Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Ash Gray is Mortar and Pestle (406-3DB). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mortar and Pestle and you'll get the same color. See the full Mortar and Pestle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ash Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ash Gray is Adley Grey (HGSW 2476). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Adley Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Adley Grey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ash Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ash Gray is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) 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 Ash Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Gray without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ash Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ash Gray is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ash Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Gray without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ash Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Mauve (CA068), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mauve swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ash Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Filament (C2-798), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Gray without repainting risk. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ash Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Ash Gray is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ash Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Ash Gray. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ash Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Ash Gray. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ash Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Gray without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →