Ash
We've categorized Ash as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C5C6C1
LRV
56.11
Ash's Color Strip
Ash is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between A Drop of Black and Ebony. The strip spans from A Drop of Black at the lightest end to Driftwood at the deepest. As part of strip Ex4, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Ash in Real Rooms
Ash has a high LRV of 56.11 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Ash on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
The walls here show Ash in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Ash in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A bedroom painted in Ash — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Ash in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Ash in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
See Ash in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Ash shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
A foyer painted in Ash sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Ash's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Ash manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Ash holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Ash in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
See how Ash holds up in a real living room setting.
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