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. 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
@annaleenolting
Bm Ashwood Moss House Exterior
@757brick
1484 House Exterior
@alxilaoa
Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss Exterior
@alxilaoa
Ashwood Moss House Exterior
@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
@daleperchabycarolina
Bm Ashwood Moss Kitchen Cabinets
@stayhomefrankie
Kitchen Cabinets
@stayhomefrankie
Bm Ashwood Moss Kitchen Cabinets
@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
@growingupgowler
1484 Bedroom
@jbfletcher1907
Bm Ashwood Moss Bedroom
@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
@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
@modfarmmidwest
1484 Painted Storage
@rings_end
Ashwood Moss Painted Cabinets
@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
@growingupgowler
Ashwood Moss Home Office
@growingupgowler
