Valspar

Ashen Gray

6004-1C

Ashen Gray is warm gray-beige, softened by a clay undertone. Warmer than cool gray. The color can settle a living room, office, or bedroom that has mixed woods and off-white fabrics.

In strong daylight, it reads lighter and more beige. At night, the gray-brown side gives it depth. Pair it with cream trim or black frames. Blue-white accents may make the warmth look dusty.

Brand

Valspar

Code

6004-1C

Ashen Gray 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 Valspar Ashen Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Ashen Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

39.0
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
#b0a69a
RGB Decimal
176, 166, 154
RGB Percent
69.0%, 65.1%, 60.4%
HSL
32.7, 12.2%, 64.7%
HSV
32.7, 12.5%, 69.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.7%, 12.5%, 31.0%
YIQ
167.6, 9.8, -1.6
XYZ
37.37, 38.84, 36.10
CIE Lab
68.63, 1.51, 7.50
CIE Luv
68.63, 6.65, 10.39
Hunter Lab
62.32, 1.36, 6.38
Decimal
11576986

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel