Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate 1608: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 15

Ashland Slate (1608) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 15.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Bottlenose Dolphin (97% match).

Compare Ashland Slate with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

15.2 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1608

HEX

#696D72

RGB

105, 109, 114

HSL

213°, 4%, 43%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Ashland Slate in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Trout Gray Benjamin Moore · 2124-20 · LRV 15

Gunmetal Benjamin Moore · 1602 · LRV 16

Arctic Seal Benjamin Moore · CSP-15 · LRV 15

Gray Shower Benjamin Moore · 2125-30 · LRV 17

Charcoal Slate Benjamin Moore · HC-178 · LRV 13

Rocky Coast Benjamin Moore · 1595 · LRV 16

Ocean Floor Benjamin Moore · 1630 · LRV 13

Stormy Sky Benjamin Moore · 1616 · LRV 13

Ashland Slate FAQ

What undertone does Ashland Slate have?

Ashland Slate is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Ashland Slate?

Ashland Slate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Ashland Slate in other brands?

Valspar: Bottlenose Dolphin (8006-7E), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Night Out (SW 9560), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wall Street (HGSW7665), 97%; Behr: Summer Storm (PPU26-22), 96%; Glidden: In The Shadows (PPG1039-6), 96%; PPG: In The Shadows (PPG1039-6), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Slate Gray (DEGR73), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 91%. 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 Ashland Slate?

The HEX code of Ashland Slate (1608) is #696D72, RGB 105, 109, 114. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.