Farrow & Ball

Ash Grey

No. W9

Ash Grey is a light neutral with a subtle green undertone that can appear more khaki in warm bulbs and more gray in cool daylight. With an LRV of 71.4, it stays fairly bright and is often used on walls in bedrooms, kitchens, and open-plan spaces. It can read more green next to blue-grays and more gray next to warm creams.

For related neutrals, it pairs with Pavilion Gray and Cornforth White, and it can be balanced with Lichen to reinforce the green note. For contrast, Hague Blue or Tanner’s Brown add a deeper edge for doors or cabinetry.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. W9

Ash Grey in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Ash Grey under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Ash Grey under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

53°

Orange Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

15%

Muted

LRV

71.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BAB7A1
RGB Decimal
186, 183, 161
RGB Percent
72.9%, 71.8%, 63.1%
HSL
52.8, 15.3%, 68.0%
HSV
52.8, 13.4%, 72.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.6%, 13.4%, 27.1%
YIQ
181.4, 8.9, -6.2
XYZ
43.62, 46.88, 40.47
CIE Lab
74.11, -2.75, 11.57
CIE Luv
74.11, 2.99, 16.98
Hunter Lab
68.47, -2.53, 9.93
Decimal
12236705

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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