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Smoky Ash

With a focus on versatile tones, Smoky Ash (986) is a standout Brown in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#998B75

LRV

26.80

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Light Reflectance Value
26.80
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CozyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Smoky Ash
Tapestry Beige
Smoky Ash vs Tapestry Beige
Smoky Ash
Tapestry Beige
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Tapestry Beige
975 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 27, Tapestry Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Castle Walls
Smoky Ash
Castle Walls vs Smoky Ash
Castle Walls
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Castle Walls
1573 · LRV 41
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

At LRV 41 vs 27, Castle Walls is decisively the brighter choice.

Hodley Red
Smoky Ash
Hodley Red vs Smoky Ash
Hodley Red
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Hodley Red
HC-65 · LRV 11
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

At LRV 27 vs 11, Smoky Ash is decisively the brighter choice.

Monterey White
Smoky Ash
Monterey White vs Smoky Ash
Monterey White
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Monterey White
HC-27 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

At LRV 75 vs 27, Monterey White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Cabot Trail
Smoky Ash
Cabot Trail vs Smoky Ash
Cabot Trail
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Cabot Trail
998 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Raccoon Hollow
Smoky Ash
Raccoon Hollow vs Smoky Ash
Raccoon Hollow
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Raccoon Hollow
978 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Alexandria Beige
Smoky Ash
Alexandria Beige vs Smoky Ash
Alexandria Beige
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Alexandria Beige
HC-77 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Kingsport Gray
Smoky Ash
Kingsport Gray vs Smoky Ash
Kingsport Gray
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Kingsport Gray
HC-86 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 27 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Normandy
Smoky Ash
Normandy vs Smoky Ash
Normandy
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Smoky Ash reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Feather Gray
Smoky Ash
Feather Gray vs Smoky Ash
Feather Gray
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

At LRV 58 vs 27, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Bachelor Blue
Smoky Ash
Bachelor Blue vs Smoky Ash
Bachelor Blue
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Smoky Ash reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Chiswell Blue
Smoky Ash
Chiswell Blue vs Smoky Ash
Chiswell Blue
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Chiswell Blue
CW-660 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 30 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mineral Alloy
Smoky Ash
Mineral Alloy vs Smoky Ash
Mineral Alloy
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Coastline
Smoky Ash
Coastline vs Smoky Ash
Coastline
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

A 7-point LRV gap (34 vs 27) makes Coastline the marginally brighter of the two.

Comet
Smoky Ash
Comet vs Smoky Ash
Comet
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Comet reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Smoky Ash
Upper West Side
Smoky Ash vs Upper West Side
Smoky Ash
Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Upper West Side
CSP-70 · LRV 39

At LRV 39 vs 27, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.

Briarwood
Smoky Ash
Briarwood vs Smoky Ash
Briarwood
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

A 5-point LRV gap (32 vs 27) makes Briarwood the marginally brighter of the two.

Ashley Gray
Smoky Ash
Ashley Gray vs Smoky Ash
Ashley Gray
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Ashley Gray
HC-87 · LRV 33
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Ashley Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Quicksand
Smoky Ash
Quicksand vs Smoky Ash
Quicksand
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Quicksand
CSP-200 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

A 11-point LRV gap (37 vs 27) makes Quicksand the marginally brighter of the two.

Chateau
Smoky Ash
Chateau vs Smoky Ash
Chateau
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Chateau
CSP-140 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Chateau reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Mortar
Smoky Ash
Mortar vs Smoky Ash
Mortar
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Mortar
CC-574 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

A 4-point LRV gap (27 vs 23) makes Smoky Ash the marginally brighter of the two.

Rustic Taupe
Smoky Ash
Rustic Taupe vs Smoky Ash
Rustic Taupe
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Rustic Taupe
999 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Smoky Ash reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Smoky Ash
Stampede
Smoky Ash vs Stampede
Smoky Ash
Stampede
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Stampede
979 · LRV 20

A 6-point LRV gap (27 vs 20) makes Smoky Ash the marginally brighter of the two.

Elk Horn
Smoky Ash
Elk Horn vs Smoky Ash
Elk Horn
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Elk Horn
AF-105 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dash of Pepper
Smoky Ash
Dash of Pepper vs Smoky Ash
Dash of Pepper
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Dash of Pepper
1554 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash
986 · LRV 27

A 12-point LRV gap (27 vs 15) makes Smoky Ash the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#998B75
RGB153, 139, 117
HSL37° 15% 53%
CMYK0 9 24 40
CIE LabL: 58.5 a: 1.6 b: 13.7
XYZX: 0.26 Y: 0.27 Z: 0.21