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Ambler Slate

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Ambler Slate remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#57595A

LRV

11.78

Light Reflectance Value
11.78
Dark
Tone
GroundingTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Ambler Slate in Real Rooms

Ambler Slate has a low LRV of 11.78 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house and front door.

1 House Photo

Ambler Slate on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Exterior

Exterior

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2 Front Door Photos

Choosing Ambler Slate for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

Bm Ambler Slate Front Door

Bm Ambler Slate Front Door

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Ambler Slate Front Door

Ambler Slate Front Door

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Coordinating Colors

Color Codes

HEX#57595A
RGB87, 89, 90
HSL200° 2% 35%
CMYK3 1 0 65
CIE LabL: 37.7 a: -0.6 b: -0.8
XYZX: 0.09 Y: 0.10 Z: 0.11