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
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 siding brings natural, earthy tones to the home's façade.
@annaleenolting
Home exterior clad in Ashwood Moss delivers a nature-inspired, cohesive appearance.
@757brick
Ashwood Moss house siding creates a serene, integrated landscape presence.
@alxilaoa
Residential exterior in Ashwood Moss presents a sophisticated, muted green statement.
@alxilaoa
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."
Kitchen cabinets painted in Ashwood Moss add depth and organic warmth.
@daleperchabycarolina
Ashwood Moss cabinet finish brings muted green sophistication to the kitchen.
@stayhomefrankie
Cabinetry in Ashwood Moss creates a cohesive, nature-inspired kitchen aesthetic.
@stayhomefrankie
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.
Bedroom walls in Ashwood Moss foster a restful, nature-inspired sanctuary.
@growingupgowler
Ashwood Moss bedroom establishes a serene, grounded atmosphere for rest.
@jbfletcher1907
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 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.
Painted storage and cabinetry in Ashwood Moss add organic warmth to the home.
@modfarmmidwest
Ashwood Moss storage pieces bring subtle, muted green sophistication throughout.
@rings_end
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.
Home office painted in Ashwood Moss fosters creativity and calm focus.
@growingupgowler
Ashwood Moss home office creates a serene, professional working environment.
@growingupgowler
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 82 vs 10, Timid White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 41 vs 10, Dill Weed is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 10, Spring Bud is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 10, Quincy Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Iced Lavender reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 10), opening up a space where Ashwood Moss encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 10, North Cascades is decisively the brighter choice.
Ashwood Moss reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 40 vs 10, Central Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
Geddy Gray reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 10), opening up a space where Ashwood Moss encloses it.
At LRV 26 vs 10, Secret is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (19 vs 10) makes Amherst Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 26 vs 10, Cos Cob Stonewall is decisively the brighter choice.
Jojoba reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 10), opening up a space where Ashwood Moss encloses it.