How popular is Slate?
Searches per month · USAbout 150 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Slate” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Slate
Slate is a sophisticated, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 39.07 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Slate, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Slate
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- CW-700
- Hex
- #A3A8A8
- RGB
- 163, 168, 168
- HSL
- 180, 3%, 65%
- CMYK
- 3, 0, 0, 34Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 68.5, -1.8, -0.6
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-slate
- LRV
- 39.07 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.