The term MORE ASHEN can be described as a shade of gray that is darker than the usual. The crossword solutions for this term are PALER (5 letters) and PASTIER (7 letters). PALER is an adjective that means 'lacking in color or intensity; not bright or vivid'. PASTIER is an adjective that means 'having a dull, pale, or wan complexion'. Both words describe something that is lighter than the term MORE ASHEN.