Shalimar Greys Volcanic Ash AP53-5

Preview on the room scenes below and explore pairing ideas.

Bedroom
Living Room
Kitchen

Colors shown are for reference; actual paint may look different on your walls based on lighting, surface, and surroundings.

Greys
AP53-5
Volcanic Ash

The Science & Mood of Volcanic Ash

Volcanic Ash tones evoke calmness, sophistication, and neutrality, making them excellent at balancing bold colors or providing a modern, minimalist look. Volcanic Ash are remarkably versatile, harmonizing with almost any color palette while reducing visual clutter.

Explore Volcanic Ash - part of the GREYS colour family - an excellent choice with Living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and contemporary spaces..

Recommended for:

Living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and contemporary spaces

Benefits:

Promotes focus, flexibility in décor, and a timeless elegance.

Design tips:
  • Warm greys soften contemporary spaces.
  • Layer textures (linen, wool) to avoid a flat look.
Best finishes:
  • Matte or eggshell walls
  • Satin on trims
Works well with:

Frequently Asked Questions

About Volcanic Ash AP53-5

Volcanic Ash (AP53-5) by Shalimar has an LRV of around 37, which puts it on the mid-tone side. The undertone reads neutral. It soaks up more light than it reflects, so most people use it on one feature wall, or in a room that gets good daylight. It stays fairly neutral, which makes it a safe base if you plan to change your decor later.

HEX
#A5A5A0
RGB
165, 165, 160
LRV (approx.)
37
Tone
mid-tone, neutral