Cool Ashes
Cool Ashes is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 3 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#929291
LRV
28.88
Cool Ashes in Real Rooms
Cool Ashes has a medium LRV of 28.88 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Cool Ashes is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom walls wrap in a soothing Cool Ashes tone.
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Accent wall behind the bed showcases Cool Ashes depth.
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Single bedroom wall makes a statement in Cool Ashes.
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Similar Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (35 vs 29) makes Elemental Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Silver Bullet reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 29), opening up a space where Cool Ashes encloses it.
Classic Silver reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 29), opening up a space where Cool Ashes encloses it.
Cool Ashes reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 29 vs 11, Cool Ashes is decisively the brighter choice.
Cool Ashes reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 16), opening up a space where Welded Iron encloses it.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 66 vs 29, Blueberry Whip is decisively the brighter choice.
Cool Ashes reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Sapphire encloses it.