Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray is a rich, mid-tone taupe paint color with slight olive green undertones. This elegant and adaptable neutral bridges the gap between gray and brown, creating a grounded, sophisticated backdrop for living rooms, bedrooms, and custom millwork.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | HC-87 |
| HEX Code | #A59A8D |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 32.38 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Taupe |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Brown, Olive |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, bedrooms, cabinets, exteriors, custom millwork |
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Digital visualization: This sophisticated warm taupe hue applied to living room walls, paired with wide plank European oak.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused eastern light.
- Flooring:Wide plank European oak.
- Textiles:Boucle and heavy linen in oatmeal tones.
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117)
- Vibe:Quiet Luxury.
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Color test: A deep mushroom shade enveloping a cozy bedroom space, accented by ebonized oak and rust velvet.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm sunset glow creating deep, cozy shadows.
- Wood Tones:Ebonized oak.
- Soft Furnishings:Rust-colored velvet pillows.
- Coordinating Color:Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
- Styling Pro Tips:Layer dark, moody textiles for depth.
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Concept board: Elegant warm greige applied to a double vanity cabinet, complementing polished chrome and large format limestone.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead architectural spotlights.
- Countertop Material:White Macaubas quartzite.
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome.
- Flooring:Large format limestone tile.
- Vibe:Transitional Elegance.
Material study: A smooth taupe tone applied to modern Tudor stucco walls, contrasting beautifully with Pale Oak trim.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, clear midday sun.
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20)
- Key Materials:Natural stone veneer.
- Hardware Finishes:Dark bronze.
- Architectural Style:Modern Tudor.
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Design rendering: A rich mushroom shade elevating floor-to-ceiling custom millwork in a sophisticated study with brass picture lights.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Moody, directional library sconce lighting.
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Alabaster (OC-129)
- Key Materials:Leather armchairs and brass picture lights.
- Wood Tones:Burl walnut accents.
- Vibe:Sophisticated Study.
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