Dark Ash vs Ocean Abyss
Both from Behr's palette. Dark Ash reads as grey, while Ocean Abyss reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dark Ash (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dark Ash vs Ocean Abyss in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Dark Ash and Ocean Abyss 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 are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Dark Ash reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
Color Details
Dark Ash vs Ocean Abyss Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Ash on one side and Ocean Abyss 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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