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Dunn-Edwards Seared Ash

DESS31 · #474950 · LRV 6.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Witching Hour is a 98% match

Seared Ash (DESS31) is a deep cool gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 6.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Witching Hour (98% match).

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LRV

6.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DESS31

HEX

#474950

RGB

71, 73, 80

HSL

227°, 6%, 30%

Family

Grays

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Seared Ash FAQ

What undertone does Seared Ash have?

Seared Ash is a deep 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 Seared Ash?

Seared Ash has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.7 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 Seared Ash in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Witching Hour (2120-30), 98%; Valspar: Hematite (4006-2C), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 97%; Behr: Limo-Scene (N560-7), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), 96%; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 95%; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 95%. 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 Seared Ash?

The HEX code of Seared Ash (DESS31) is #474950, RGB 71, 73, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.