Dark Ash vs Millstream
Both are Behr colors. Dark Ash reads as grey, while Millstream reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 15, Millstream will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 38.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dark Ash vs Millstream in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Dark Ash and Millstream in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dark Ash would.
Color Details
Dark Ash vs Millstream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Ash on one side and Millstream on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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