Last updated on September 5th, 2025 at 01:42 pm
Ashley Gray by Benjamin Moore is one of those forever paint colors that feels both warm and modern at the same time. It sits right between gray and beige, often called “greige,” and brings a cozy, welcoming vibe to any room.
Doesnt matter if you choose to design your bedroom to be peaceful, a modern kitchen, or a contemporary living room, Ashley Gray can be a perfect fit. In this post, I ll let you know Ashley Gray’s undertones, how it changes in different lighting, and which colors go best with it.
Also, how it works in different spaces around the home and gives you a few similar color options from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams to consider.
What are the Undertones and LRV of Ashley gray?
Ashley Gray is often known as a neutral color, like griege shade both beige and gray. It has warm taupe-brown undertones with subtle hints of beige sometimes also give you an olive tone.
This gives it a cozy, earthy vibe rather than a cold gray feel. Light Reflectance Value of ashley gray is about 33.5, meaning it’s moderately dark – deeper than a pale greige but lighter than most charcoals. So its perfect if you are looking for something pale,earthy but also gary and beige .Waoooo I love writing about Ashley Gray, how beautifully it covers all shades.
Appearance of Ashley Gray in Different Lighting:
Like many taupes, and grays baebs Ashley Gray’s look shifts with light. In bright natural daylight it feels like as a true mid-tone gray-brown. Under warm incandescent lighting or candlelight, its beige/brown undertones come forward and it feels cozier and more tan. Oh wao …! I’m missing cozy autumn days in my farmhouse.
Under cool LED or fluorescent light (or in north-facing shade), the gray or greenish aspect becomes more noticeable, and it can appear more neutral or slightly gray-olive. In short, its warm undertones lean into beige in yellow light, while cool light mutes them. I will use it in my farmhouse livingroom to make it more cozy,also I will share the transformation with you guys.
Coordinating Color Palettes of Ashley Gray
Analogous Palette for Ashley Gray (HC-87)
Ashley Gray sits between greige and gray, so analogous colors tend to be similar muted neutrals.
For example, pairing it with a pale warm gray/cream like Sand Dollar (OC-71) #F0EBE4 and a light greige Lacey Pearl (2108-70) #E8E5DF yields a soft, harmonious scheme. On the cooler side, a blue-gray like Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50) #BAC1C6 balances its warmth. These colors all share similar subdued tones, making a calm, monochromatic look.
Light Monochrome Palette of Ashley Gray (HC-87)
In a monochromatic scheme of lighter tints, you’d use softer versions of Ashley Gray.
For example, crisp off-whites and pale greiges layer well: Chantilly Lace (OC-65) #F8F8F6 and Lacey Pearl (2108-70) #E8E5DF can be trim or wall colors. A pale greige like Revere Pewter (HC-172) #CCC5B9 is a very light companion that still reads warm. These create an airy palette by using higher-LRV neutrals that echo Ashley Gray’s undertones.
Bold Palette-Ashley Gray (HC-87)
For deeper contrast, choose darker grays and taupes. umm like ,Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) #676662 or Pashmina (AF-15) #938E86 are richer, moodier neutrals with similar warmth.
Maybe a medium gray like Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50) can serve as an accent to anchor the scheme. (For example, using Kendall Charcoal for an accent wall or built-in trim adds depth against Ashley Gray walls.) These darker shades share Ashley Gray’s warm, earthy tone but at a lower LRV.
Room by Room Comparison Of Ashley Gray
Ashley Gray (HC-87) Living Room
Warm-gray neutrality of Ashley Gray (HC-87) makes it an excellent backdrop for living rooms, as I said before ei will truly use this paint in my farmhouse livingroom.
It creates a “cozy yet modern” feel. Paired with plush textiles (velvet pillows, wool rugs) and natural woods, it feels elegant and inviting. Metallic accents (brass or gold) “pop” nicely against Ashley Gray without overstuffing the space. Ashley Gray works beautifully in traditional and modern homes equally.
Ashley Gray (HC-87) Bedroom
In bedrooms, Ashley Gray is a restful color. On walls it offers a soft, that feels warm and tranquil. Pair it with crisp white bedding or furniture and gentle accent colors (muted sage, blush pink or soft blue) to create a calm retreat.
Ashley Gray (HC-87) Kitchen/Dining
Ashley Gray works beautifully in kitchens and dining rooms. On lower cabinets or walls it “enhances the warmth” of wood and brass tones. For example, painted cabinets in this color give a kitchen an elegant, farmhouse-chic look.
It complements marble or butcher-block countertops and marble backsplashes, I guess, also stone backsplash.
In dining areas, you should use the cream trim or cabinets colors.
Ashley Gray (HC-87) Bathroom
While it’s not famous for use in bathrooms, Ashley Gray can work well here too. Its moderate depth provides a spa-like, cocooning effect when paired with white tile and fixtures. If your bathroom is humid most of the time than you should skip using this color.
Use in Exterior
Ashley Gray by Benjamin Moore is warm and gray I mean cool at same time ,you can use it in you modern home as well as traditional.
If you are gonna use it in your modern home got with crips white trim and for traditional home exterior use some creamy or swiss coffee shade ,the light one but in creamy shade, alabaster will also work well.
From Benjamin Moore: Similar BM neutrals include Revere Pewter (HC-172) (a lighter, very popular greige); River Reflections (1552) (a warm gray-brown close in tone); and Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50) (a slightly cooler medium gray). Each shares Ashley Gray’s general warmth and muted quality, but with subtle differences in lightness or undertone.
From Sherwin-Williams: Comparable SW colors are Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) (a light greige often used as a “go-to” neutral); Repose Gray (SW 7015) (a neutral gray with warm leanings, similar in feel); and Pewter Tankard (SW 0023) (a warm mid-gray whose hue and value closely match Ashley Gray). These SW shades will give a similar warm-gray-brown effect in the home.
