Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray / 1544 / AC-36 / Shenandoah Taupe / Waynesboro Taupe / HC-87

What are Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray undertones?

The undertone of Ashley Gray can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray HC-87 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 32° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-87 Ashley Gray HSL code: 32, 12%, 60%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Ashley Gray

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray:

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

HC-87
Ashley Gray

• 1552
  River Reflections

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• CSP-200
  Quicksand

  

Darker shades

HC-87
Ashley Gray

• 1007
  Beigewood

  

• AF-155
  Weimaraner

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• CSP-195
  Porcini

  

• 2108-40
  Stardust

  

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 Ashley Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Benjamin Moore Providence Blue and Van Courtland Blue.

HC-87
Ashley Gray

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

LRV of Ashley Gray

Ashley Gray has an LRV of 33.45% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A59A8D
RGB Decimal	165, 154, 141
RGB Percent	64.71%, 60.39%, 55.29%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 14.55% Value: 64.71%
HSL	hsl(32, 12, 60)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.67 Yellow: 14.55 Key: 35.29
YIQ	Y: 155.807 I: 10.732 Q: -1.719
XYZ	X: 31.88 Y: 33.034 Z: 29.889
CIE Lab	L:64.189 a:1.759 b:8.275
CIE Luv	L:64.189 u:7.356 v:11.246
Decimal	10853005
Hunter Lab	57.475, -1.574, 9.4