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Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate

CW-685 · #585A5B · LRV ~10.1

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Zombie (~99% proximity)

Ambler Slate (CW-685) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.1 (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 Zombie (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Ambler Slate in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

CW-685

HEX

#585A5B

RGB

88, 90, 91

HSL

200°, 2%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Ambler Slate FAQ

What undertone does Ambler Slate have?

Ambler Slate 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 Ambler Slate?

Ambler Slate has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.1 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 Ambler Slate in other brands?

PPG: Zombie (PPG1010-7), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Zombie (PPG1010-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Shou Sugi Ban (DEGR48), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (SW 7674), ~98% proximity; Behr: Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~98% proximity; Valspar: To the Tarmac (V116-3), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~94% 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 Ambler Slate?

The HEX code of Ambler Slate (CW-685) is #585A5B, RGB 88, 90, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.