Burnt Ember
Burnt Ember is a genuinely dark Gray 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 12 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#6A6967
LRV
15.50
Burnt Ember in Real Rooms
Burnt Ember has a low LRV of 15.5 — 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 Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, misc, living room and bathroom.
7 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Burnt Ember 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.
Accent wall in Burnt Ember creates a moody retreat above the bed.
@jackpowers84
3 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Burnt Ember prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Wall treatment in Burnt Ember creates dramatic visual interest.
@jackpowers84
Garage door stained in Burnt Ember makes a bold statement.
@dorothyburkeinteriors
Single accent wall in Burnt Ember anchors this bedroom design.
@finchcustompainting
1 Living Room Photo
Burnt Ember anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Hallway walls in Burnt Ember draw visitors through the home.
@detroithandymanservices
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Burnt Ember holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom vanity wall painted in Burnt Ember feels spa-like.
@mtlbarbie514
