How popular is Ashen?
Searches per month · USAbout 60 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “PPG Paints Ashen” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Ashen (1023-3) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Ashen (PPG1023-3): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Ashen
Ashen is a warm, medium-light beige with warm undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 53 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Ashen, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Ashen
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1023-3
- Hex
- #C9BFB2
- RGB
- 201, 191, 178
- HSL
- 34, 18%, 74%
- CMYK
- 0, 5, 11, 21Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 77.8, 1.3, 7.8
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-ashen
- LRV
- 53 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.