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Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate

CW-685 · #585A5B · LRV 10.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Zombie is a 99% match

Ambler Slate (CW-685) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.1 (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 Zombie (99% match).

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LRV

10.1 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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