Behr Asphalt Gray
N520-6 · #5E5E5D · LRV ~11.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Summer Shadow (~100% proximity)Asphalt Gray (N520-6) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Summer Shadow (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Asphalt Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
11.2 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
N520-6
HEX
#5E5E5D
RGB
94, 94, 93
HSL
60°, 1%, 37%
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Asphalt Gray in other brands?
PPG: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), ~100% proximity; Glidden: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Smudge (DE6370), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.