Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate 1608

Official page:Ashland Slate 1608
Code:1608
Name:Ashland Slate
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate?

Benjamin Moore 1608 Ashland Slate adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to any room it graces. The deep and rich tones of Ashland Slate create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a chic living room or a luxurious bedroom. This versatile color pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor styles, making it an ideal choice for study rooms or home offices. Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate effortlessly brings a sense of calm and balance, making it an excellent option for creating a peaceful sanctuary in bedrooms or bathrooms. Embrace the timeless beauty of Ashland Slate to elevate your space with a touch of refined charm and grace.

Benjamin Moore 1608 for bathroom (3 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark grey real bathrooms.

Bm Ashland Slate Bathroom
@fredi_thepainter
1608 Bathroom
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Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate Bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 1608 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Kitchen Cabinets
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Bm Ashland Slate Kitchen Cabinets
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Kitchen Cabinets
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Ashland Slate for exterior (4 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Exterior
@jillcordnerdesign
1608 Exterior
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Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate Exterior
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Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate House Exterior
@mountainthymeny

Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate reviews (3 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Bm Ashland Slate Review
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Bm Ashland Slate Wall Paint
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1608 Home Office
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What are Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate undertones?

Ashland Slate has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#696D72

RGB code:

105, 109, 114

Is Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate 1608 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 213°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1608 Ashland Slate HSL code: 213, 4%, 43%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Ashland Slate

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Ashland Slate with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

LRV of Ashland Slate

Ashland Slate has an LRV of 16.12% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 16.12%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#696D72Copy color code
RGB Decimal105, 109, 114Copy color code
RGB Percent41.18%, 42.75%, 44.71%Copy color code
HSVHue: 213° Saturation: 7.89% Value: 44.71%Copy color code
HSLhsl(213, 4, 43)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 7.89 Magenta: 4.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 55.29Copy color code
YIQY: 108.374 I: -3.99 Q: 0.71Copy color code
XYZX: 14.331 Y: 15.155 Z: 18.085Copy color code
CIE LabL:45.846 a:-0.457 b:-3.308Copy color code
CIE LuvL:45.846 u:-2.459 v:-4.412Copy color code
Decimal6909298Copy color code
Hunter Lab38.93, -2.418, -0.293Copy color code
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