Color Palettes

Behr Dark Ash (770F-5)

A sophisticated mid-dark gray with a muted, woodsy quality. It anchors a room without the heaviness of black. Common on accent walls, exteriors and front doors.

Dark Ash · 770F-5

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Mid-dark gray with a woodsy cast.

Where to use it: Accent wall, exterior siding, front door.

Trim: Dark Ash pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Dark Ash on walls, trim and accents.

Silver Drop 790C-2#DDDACFNatural Gray PPU18-10#C4C0BBUltra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Dark Ash from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Web Gray SW 7075Sherwin-Williams · #616669 · ΔE 3.5, very closeGrizzle Gray SW 7068Sherwin-Williams · #636562 · ΔE 3.7, very closeKendall Charcoal HC-166Benjamin Moore · #676662 · ΔE 3.9, very closeAmherst Gray HC-167Benjamin Moore · #757670 · ΔE 5.1, close

Dark Ash lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Dark Ash

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Monochromatic palette · Dark Ash
Analogous palette · Dark Ash
Complementary palette · Dark Ash
Triadic palette · Dark Ash
With neutrals palette · Dark Ash
With an accent palette · Dark Ash

Colors similar to Dark Ash

Dove grayLead grayNickelSteel grayGunmetal grayGrayDark graySmoke grayTaupe grayPayne's gray

More Behr grays

Silver Drop 790C-2Dolphin Fin 790C-3Toasty Gray N320-2Campfire Ash N320-1Silver Bullet N520-2Light French Gray 720E-2Natural Gray PPU18-10Classic Silver PPU18-11Platinum PPU26-11Chic Gray PPU26-10Gratifying Gray DC-008Tranquil Gray DC-007Silver City MQ2-59French Silver PPU18-05Distant Star MQ5-31Liquid Mercury N510-5Box Office N550-5Battleship Gray N360-4Elephant Skin PPU18-16Graceful Gray PPU18-12Greige PPU24-11Dove HDC-MD-21Gray View DC-014Tanglewood N320-3

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Dark Ash?

The digital hex value for Behr Dark Ash (770F-5) is #6A6D6D, which is rgb(106, 109, 109). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Dark Ash?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Dark Ash, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Dark Ash warm or cool?

Dark Ash has a mid-dark gray with a woodsy cast undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dark Ash?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Dark Ash is Web Gray (SW 7075, #616669), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dark Ash?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Dark Ash is Kendall Charcoal (HC-166, #676662), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.