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Behr Asphalt Gray

N520-6 · #5E5E5D · LRV 11.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Summer Shadow is a 100% match

Asphalt Gray (N520-6) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Summer Shadow (100% match).

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LRV

11.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

N520-6

HEX

#5E5E5D

RGB

94, 94, 93

HSL

60°, 1%, 37%

Family

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Asphalt Gray FAQ

What undertone does Asphalt Gray have?

Asphalt Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Asphalt Gray?

Asphalt Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Asphalt Gray in other brands?

PPG: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 100%; Glidden: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Smudge (DE6370), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), 97%; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Asphalt Gray?

The HEX code of Asphalt Gray (N520-6) is #5E5E5D, RGB 94, 94, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.