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Benjamin Moore Ash Blue 2057-40

Ash Blue

Benjamin Moore

2057-40

About Ash Blue by Benjamin Moore

Ash Blue 2057-40 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 28% and hue near 191° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 28.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #4d9cae

RGB: 77, 156, 174

Hue191°

Saturation39%

Lightness49%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Ash Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Ash Blue

Benjamin Moore

2057-40

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Ash Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Ash Blue 2057-40 a warm or cool color?
Ash Blue by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Ash Blue?
Ash Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 191°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ash Blue?
Brightness is about 28%. Saturation is around 39%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 49%. Hue is close to 191°. The hex value is #4d9cae. The RGB value is 77, 156, 174.
Is Ash Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ash Blue has brightness around 28%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Ash Blue?
You can match Ash Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Ash Blue work best in a home?
Ash Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Ash Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Ash Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Ash Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Ash Blue

Benjamin Moore

2057-40

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Ash Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Ash Blue

Benjamin Moore

2057-40

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Ash Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Ash Blue

Benjamin Moore

2057-40

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Ash Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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Explorer Blue

Behr

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