Asphalt Gray
Behr's Asphalt Gray is a grey shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. A yellow undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#5e5e5dLRV
11.34
Asphalt Gray in Rooms
Follow Asphalt Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 House Photos
Asphalt Gray (N520-6) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Board-and-batten siding in Asphalt Gray gives this home exterior a modern, sophisticated appearance.
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The Asphalt Gray exterior creates striking visual contrast against the home's architectural elements.
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1 Misc Photo
The 1 misc image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
An accent wall in Asphalt Gray anchors this modern living space with bold, moody depth.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of Asphalt Gray (N520-6) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. Its yellow undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Living room walls in Asphalt Gray pair beautifully with warm wood flooring and neutral furnishings.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Across 1 kitchen cabinets image, Asphalt Gray (N520-6) meets light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Asphalt Gray add contemporary edge and storage sophistication to this layout.
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Similar Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (18 vs 11) makes Iron Mountain the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 29 vs 11, Cool Ashes is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (16 vs 11) makes Welded Iron the marginally brighter of the two.
Asphalt Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Blueberry Whip reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 11), opening up a space where Asphalt Gray encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 7) makes Asphalt Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr Asphalt Gray N520-6 exudes sophistication and versatility. This rich hue pairs beautifully with soft cream, dusty rose, and muted sage, creating a harmonious and elegant color palette. Its depth and complexity complement both traditional and contemporary interiors, adding depth and contrast to any space. 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