Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Ash Grey |
| SKU | No. W9 |
| Hex | #BAB7A1 |
| RGB | 186, 183, 161 |
| HSL | 53°, 15%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Farrow & Ball Ash Grey
Ash Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 Grey 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Ash Grey within Farrow & Ball'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 #BAB7A1 in HSL space. Pair Ash Grey 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.
Farrow & Ball Ash Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ash Grey 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 Farrow & Ball No. W9 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ash Grey
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ash Grey. The nearest is Analytical Gray (SW 7051) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ash Grey
The closest Behr equivalent of Ash Grey is Court Green (QE-34). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Court Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Court Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ash Grey
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tree Moss (508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Grey without repainting risk. See the full Tree Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ash Grey
At Valspar, the closest color to Ash Grey is Patrick's Eyes (T690) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.3 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ash Grey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ash Grey is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ash Grey
At Glidden, the closest color to Ash Grey is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ash Grey
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ash Grey. The nearest is Saged Green (326-3DB) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saged Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ash Grey
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ash Grey is Softened Green (HGSW 3246) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Softened Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ash Grey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Ash Grey is Wells Gray (DE6242) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wells Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ash Grey
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Ash Grey. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ash Grey
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ash Grey is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ash Grey
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Ash Grey. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ash Grey
Rodda's nearest match is Celadon (CA158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ash Grey without repainting risk. See the full Celadon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ash Grey
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ash Grey. The nearest is Ostrich (C2-909) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ash Grey
At Clare, the closest color to Ash Grey is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ash Grey
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Ash Grey is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ash Grey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Ash Grey. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →