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Ashwood Moss

Ashwood Moss is a genuinely dark Black from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 23 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#565851

LRV

10.46

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Light Reflectance Value
10.46
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingCozyGroundingMoodyRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Ashwood Moss in Real Rooms

Ashwood Moss has a low LRV of 10.46 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Black and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, living room, misc and home office.

5 House Photos

For coastal or high-exposure homes, Ashwood Moss is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

Ashwood Moss exterior paint

Ashwood Moss exterior siding brings natural, earthy tones to the home's façade.

@annaleenolting

Bm Ashwood Moss House Exterior

Home exterior clad in Ashwood Moss delivers a nature-inspired, cohesive appearance.

@757brick

1484 House Exterior

Ashwood Moss house siding creates a serene, integrated landscape presence.

@alxilaoa

Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss Exterior

Residential exterior in Ashwood Moss presents a sophisticated, muted green statement.

@alxilaoa

Ashwood Moss House Exterior

House painted in Ashwood Moss showcases the color's versatile outdoor appeal.

@dsmithjolly

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Ashwood Moss for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Ashwood Moss kitchen cabinets paint

Kitchen cabinets painted in Ashwood Moss add depth and organic warmth.

@daleperchabycarolina

Bm Ashwood Moss Kitchen Cabinets

Ashwood Moss cabinet finish brings muted green sophistication to the kitchen.

@stayhomefrankie

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinetry in Ashwood Moss creates a cohesive, nature-inspired kitchen aesthetic.

@stayhomefrankie

Bm Ashwood Moss Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets dressed in Ashwood Moss deliver subtle color and contemporary style.

@stayhomefrankie

3 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Ashwood Moss really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Ashwood Moss Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Ashwood Moss foster a restful, nature-inspired sanctuary.

@growingupgowler

1484 Bedroom

Ashwood Moss bedroom establishes a serene, grounded atmosphere for rest.

@jbfletcher1907

Bm Ashwood Moss Bedroom

Bedroom painted in Ashwood Moss creates a calm, sophisticated retreat.

@jbfletcher1907

6 Living Room Photos

Ashwood Moss works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Living Room

Living room walls in Ashwood Moss establish a warm, inviting social space.

@eldoradostone

3 Misc Photos

These photos show Ashwood Moss in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss Painted Cabinets

Painted storage and cabinetry in Ashwood Moss add organic warmth to the home.

@modfarmmidwest

1484 Painted Storage

Ashwood Moss storage pieces bring subtle, muted green sophistication throughout.

@rings_end

Ashwood Moss Painted Cabinets

Storage and painted cabinetry in Ashwood Moss bring cohesive style to any space.

@growingupgowler

2 Home Office Photos

In a workspace, Ashwood Moss helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.

Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss Home Office

Home office painted in Ashwood Moss fosters creativity and calm focus.

@growingupgowler

Ashwood Moss Home Office

Ashwood Moss home office creates a serene, professional working environment.

@growingupgowler

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Color Codes

HEX#565851
RGB86, 88, 81
HSL77° 4% 33%
CMYK2 0 8 65
CIE LabL: 37.0 a: -2.3 b: 3.8
XYZX: 0.09 Y: 0.10 Z: 0.09