Dash of Pepper
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Dash of Pepper 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 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#726859
LRV
15.29
Dash of Pepper in Real Rooms
Dash of Pepper has a low LRV of 15.29 — 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 house and kitchen cabinets.
3 House Photos
Dash of Pepper is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Brick facade finished in Dash of Pepper adds bold character.
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Exterior siding in Dash of Pepper makes a striking statement.
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Home exterior painted Dash of Pepper stands out on the street.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Dash of Pepper cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinetry in Dash of Pepper brings warmth and personality.
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Coordinating Colors
Baby Fawn reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 15), opening up a space where Dash of Pepper encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 15, Seapearl is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (15 vs 10) makes Dash of Pepper the marginally brighter of the two.
Elmira White reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 15), opening up a space where Dash of Pepper encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 17 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 17 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Normandy the marginally brighter of the two.
Feather Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 15), opening up a space where Dash of Pepper encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Bachelor Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 30 vs 15, Chiswell Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 15, Mineral Alloy is decisively the brighter choice.
Coastline reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 15), opening up a space where Dash of Pepper encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Carter Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (23 vs 15) makes Iron Gate the marginally brighter of the two.
Gargoyle reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Sparrow the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (15 vs 12) makes Dash of Pepper the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (15 vs 10) makes Dash of Pepper the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (15 vs 8) makes Dash of Pepper the marginally brighter of the two.