Dark Ash
There is more to PPG Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#8c8475LRV
23.00
Dark Ash's Color Strip
Dark Ash is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sharkskin and Sleeping Giant. The strip spans from Commercial White at the lightest end to Coffee Bean at the deepest. Strip PPG1025 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Dark Ash in Rooms
Follow Dark Ash from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bedroom Photo
The 1 bedroom image turn a greige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 23 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Dark Ash
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1 Dining Room Photo
Across 1 dining room image, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) meets natural light, candles and pendant lighting. An LRV of 23 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Dark Ash paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) can change noticeably under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
PPG Dark Ash in a minimalist home office
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1 Front Door Photo
Across 1 front door image, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. An LRV of 23 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
scandinavian front door featuring Dark Ash by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
These 1 mudroom image show how Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) can sit beside flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Dark Ash paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) brings its greige character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. An LRV of 23 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A scandinavian living room painted in Dark Ash
@simplywalldecor
1 Kitchen Photo
Across 1 kitchen image, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. An LRV of 23 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Dark Ash — modern luxury kitchen
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1 House Photo
Across 1 house image, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. An LRV of 23 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Dark Ash color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
warm patio featuring Dark Ash by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Dark Ash (PPG1025-5). The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Dark Ash — modern luxury bathroom
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Coordinating Colors
Dark Ash reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 4), opening up a space where Black Magic encloses it.
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 23), opening up a space where Dark Ash encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Dark Ash is a saturated, gray, baked beige with a sandy undertone. It is a perfect paint color for the exterior of your home and trim. Pair it with black or white trim colors.