Cliff Rock 290F-4 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB976D, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Sparrow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AB976D · 290F-4
Cliff Rock
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cliff Rock Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB976D
RGB171, 151, 109
Estimated LRV31.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cliff Rock
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cliff Rock
#AB976D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cliff Rock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cliff Rock Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cliff Rock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cliff Rock have?
Cliff Rock by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cliff Rock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cliff Rock are Sweet Sparrow by PPG (a close digital match), Upon Reflection by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cool Camel by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cliff Rock's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cliff Rock?
Cliff Rock has a estimated lightness value of 31.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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