Ref. #626E6C · PPU12-19
Mountain Pine
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mountain Pine Technical Profile
What color is Mountain Pine? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #626E6C. Colors similar to Mountain Pine include Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray, Vista Paint Stairway to Heaven, Hirshfield's Stairway To Heaven. Mountain Pine has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Mountain Pine creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Mountain Pine pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Mountain Pine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Knoxville Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stairway to Heaven
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stairway To Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mountain Pass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Maritaca Green
MPC
Very similar
Adrift at Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Dark Pewter
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Pine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Pine
#626E6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#688A9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Pine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain Pine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Mountain Pine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Pine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Pine have?
Mountain Pine by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Mountain Pine from other brands?
The closest matches are Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore (#5F6D6D), Stairway to Heaven by Vista Paint (#656E6B), Stairway To Heaven by Hirshfield's (#67716E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mountain Pine?
Mountain Pine has an LRV of 14.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mountain Pine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.