Benjamin Moore

Ambler Slate

CW-685

Ambler Slate is a deep gray with a neutral undertone that leans neither noticeably warm nor cool under most lighting. At an LRV of 11.78, it absorbs a significant amount of light and reads as a strong dark tone on walls, making it better suited to accent walls, cabinetry, or rooms where a darker backdrop is the goal. It pairs well with Benjamin Moore Simply White on trim to keep edges clean, while Stonington Gray or Silver Chain can ease the transition in adjacent spaces.

For contrast, Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal work as coordinating accents.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-685

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Ambler Slate in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

200°

Cyan Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

11.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#57595A

RGB Decimal

87, 89, 90

RGB Percent

34.1%, 34.9%, 35.3%

HSL

200.0, 1.7%, 34.7%

HSV

200.0, 3.3%, 35.3%

CMYK

3.3%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 64.7%

YIQ

88.5, -1.5, -0.1

XYZ

9.35, 9.91, 11.09

CIE Lab

37.68, -0.58, -0.86

CIE Luv

37.68, -1.14, -1.01

Hunter Lab

31.48, -0.41, -0.62

Decimal

5724506

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ambler Slate Graphite Black Panther Black Heron

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ambler Slate Magnetic Gray Flint Gray Gosling Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ambler Slate Vintage Boots Blackout Tattered Teddy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ambler Slate Knighthood Cordite Plush Purple

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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