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Benjamin Moore Smoky Ash

986 · #998B75 · LRV 26.5

Compare with other brands: Behr Weathered Fossil is a 98% match

Smoky Ash (986) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 26.5 (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 Behr Weathered Fossil (98% match).

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LRV

26.5 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

986

HEX

#998B75

RGB

153, 139, 117

HSL

37°, 15%, 53%

Family

Yellows

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Smoky Ash FAQ

What undertone does Smoky Ash have?

Smoky Ash has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Smoky Ash?

Smoky Ash has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.5 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 Smoky Ash in other brands?

Behr: Weathered Fossil (N310-5), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 96%; Valspar: Stone Manor (6006-2A), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (SW 6158), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Incense Stick (DEBN73), 95%; Glidden: Oyster Shell (PPG14-13), 94%; PPG: Oyster Shell (PPG14-13), 94%. 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 Smoky Ash?

The HEX code of Smoky Ash (986) is #998B75, RGB 153, 139, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.