Ashland Slate vs RAL 110-2

Ashland SlateBenjamin MoorevsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 42.8Very different colors

Ashland Slate (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 110-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Ashland Slate reads as grey, while RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 56-point LRV gap — 72 for RAL 110-2 vs 16 for Ashland Slate — means RAL 110-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 42.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Ashland Slate vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ashland Slate and RAL 110-2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Ashland SlateBm Ashland Slate Bathroom

@fredi_thepainter

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Ashland SlateExterior

@jillcordnerdesign

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Ashland SlateKitchen Cabinets

@distinctive_kb

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Color Details

Ashland Slate
Benjamin Moore · 1608
Hex#696D72
LRV16.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1608
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Ashland Slate vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashland Slate on one side and RAL 110-2 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Ashland Slate comparisons

See how Ashland Slate stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Ashland Slate
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ashland Slate
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Ashland Slate
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ashland Slate reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Ashland Slate
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Ashland Slate
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Ashland Slate
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ashland Slate
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ashland Slate
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Ashland Slate
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ashland Slate
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ashland Slate
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ashland Slate reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Ashland Slate
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Ashland Slate
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ashland Slate reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Ashland Slate
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Ashland Slate
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ashland Slate reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Ashland Slate
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Ashland Slate
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ashland Slate
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Ashland Slate
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ashland Slate
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ashland Slate reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Ashland Slate
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ashland Slate
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Ashland Slate
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Ashland Slate
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ashland Slate reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Ashland Slate
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ashland Slate
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Ashland Slate
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Ashland Slate
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ashland Slate
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ashland Slate
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone